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atticusmammy's review against another edition
4.0
I miss the card catalog. I remember the pile of slips of paper lying on top so you could write down the call letters and then head into the shelves to search it out. I remember just flipping through the cards looking for something that sounded good and the joy that came when you ran across the "perfect" book that you didn't know existed 30 seconds before. This book brought back memories and taught me some things I never knew.
kathedman's review against another edition
5.0
I knew I was going to love this book when I bought it, but I loved it even more than I thought I would!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
june_moon's review against another edition
5.0
One of the coolest books that I own. The cover is sturdy and the square shape is so cute and unique. If you are a book lover at all, this compilation is a treasure. There are beautiful full-color images of books, cards, and related memorabilia but there is a wealth (and not an excess) of information, too. The Card Catalog has been thoughtfully put together it is absolutely my new essential coffee table book.
libscigrl's review against another edition
5.0
The images in this book are outstanding. Some of the images cards from the catalog are so good, you think they are detachable from the book.
In addition, the history of the card catalog and the history of the Library of Congress are interesting as well.
I'll never look at those beautiful boxes of wooden drawers the same ever again!
In addition, the history of the card catalog and the history of the Library of Congress are interesting as well.
I'll never look at those beautiful boxes of wooden drawers the same ever again!
audraelizabeth's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the pictures and the history of not just the library of congress but all card catalogs and in many ways libraries themselves.
mrjuniper's review against another edition
5.0
Great Book!
If you're interested in the history of library organization, this book is for you! It has the complete history of the card catalog at the Library of Congress.
If you're interested in the history of library organization, this book is for you! It has the complete history of the card catalog at the Library of Congress.
thndrkat's review against another edition
4.0
A short history with some fun facts and anecdotes, and many wonderful visuals of old cards, book covers, and author photos.
idogrocker's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced