Author Archives: Zoe Finlay

Botanical Illustration

I was recently blown away by these drawings which I came across while looking up botanical illustration and just had to share them with you. The level of detail and skill is just incredible and it’s so hard to believe … Continue reading

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Holiday Closure of Studio

Please note that the studio will be closed from the evening of Friday 27th July and will re-open on the morning of Tuesday 07th August. Thank you.

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Latest Newsletter – July 2012

I’ve just circulated my latest newsletter this morning. If you’d like to read it over your well-earned Friday afternoon coffee break, you can find it on the page, ‘Newsletters’.    

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Forthcoming Newsletter

My fourth newsletter will be available on this website (‘Newsletter’ page) this Friday 13th July. I hope you enjoy reading it over a well-earned, Friday morning coffee break…

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Alnwick PBFA Antiquarian Book Fair

It was a great turnout on Saturday at my first PBFA book fair, (Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association) in the beautiful Northumberland Hall in Alnwick, Northumberland. I really enjoyed meeting new clients and chatting to ex-clients again. Despite the flood warnings, (it … Continue reading

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Personally, I had a bit of flock…

I think this will rate as the most bizarre video I’ve watched all week, despite it only being Wednesday. It’s a compilation of wallpaper over 300 years…no don’t click the back button, stay with me! Wallpaper provides a fascinating insight into our … Continue reading

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PBFA Book Fair–Alnwick, Sunday 07th July 2012

I’m looking forward to attending the next PBFA (Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association in Alnwick’s Northumberland Hall on Sunday 07th July 2012. PBFA fairs are always great events with stalls from THE best antiquarian and second hand booksellers in the region. … Continue reading

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The Ephemera Society

I joined the Ephemera Society this last week. Lots of interesting events and a very informative website that I will look forward to browsing. Thank you to Anthony Smithson of Keel Row Books for alerting me to them.

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New Look Website

My website will be changing shape very soon. There will be mostly the same information, but it should be easier to navigate and the appearance will be much improved (changes may continue for a little while). It will be available … Continue reading

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Perfect Paris

Back to work today after a fantastic weekend in Paris. If you’re planning a visit, I strongly recommend including the Marché aux Puces St-Ouen de Clignancourt, an awe-inspiring flea/antique market in Paris (take the Métro to Porte de Clignancourt on … Continue reading

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