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Bestseller Lists, 1900-1995
Bestsellers, in hardcover, from 1900-1995. Information compiled from Publisher's Weekly.

The Book Arts Web
"This is the home of the Book Arts Web which features links to a large selection of book arts related sites on the web, including galleries with images. Here you'll also find the Book_Arts-L FAQ which features full subscription information for this listserv of almost 1200 individuals but also the full archives organized by year, then month. They are also fully searchable and contain a treasure trove of all kinds of technical tips, announcements, and helpful banter." Site created by Peter Verheyen.

The Briar Press
Site dedicated to the preservation of the art of letterpress books.

Caring for your Collections
"Need advice on the care of books, photos, videos, and other media in your collections? These publications from the Preservation Directorate answer many questions about the care, handling and storage of your valuable collections." Sited created by the Library of Congress.

Conservation OnLine

"CoOL, a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries, is a full text library of conservation information, covering a wide spectrum of topics of interest to those involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials."

International Children's Digital Library
"The International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) is a five-year project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to create a digital library of international children's books."

Library of Congress Center for the Book
"The Center for the Book was established by law in 1977 to stimulate public interest in books, reading, libraries and literacy."

Literary Prizes, Awards, etc.
Canterbury Public Library of Christchurch, New Zealand, maintains this list of prize-winning books, including the Booker & Whitbread Prizes.

Minnesota Center for the Book
"The Minnesota Center for the Book organizes activities which promote books, reading and a literate culture." Also includes information about the Minnesota Book Awards.

Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards
The Northeastern Minnesota Book Award recognizes books which best represent northeastern Minnesota's history, culture, heritage, or lifestyle. The award was established in 1988.

Pulitzer Prizes
Lists the Pulitzer Prize winners of the last 80 years.

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