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Volume 71, Issue 144,
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
News Paperbacks thrust into spotlight at library exhibit by ASHLEY ANTHONY
A special exhibition, Penguins, Pulps, and Pretty Ladies: A History of Paperbacks, is on display in the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library's first floor for public viewing to honor the advancement of paperbacks in literature. "I thought it would be a fun exhibit to pull together books that are scattered in the collections department. There are a lot of fun paperbacks with lured covers. I thought people would find them interesting," exhibit creator Julie Grob said. The exhibition, which is free to visit through Sept. 8, includes detective, gay/lesbian, and sex and crime pulps. It also features George Orwell's classic 1984, dime novels from the Civil War and an uncommon copy of William S. Burroughs' Junkie that may appeal to paperback collectors, Grob said. Newer books are also on display such as Dan Brown's recent controversial novel The Da Vinci Code. The popularity of paperbacks has increased over the years, and visitors to the exhibit are attracted to the newer works, Grob said. "There's been a lot of interest in this exhibit because it has recent material, and people recognize it," Grob said. "This exhibition reflects trends in American society," said Grob. "Paperbacks have often been representative of popular literature, so visitors can get a sense of what kinds of material have attracted readers during various time periods." Paperbacks became popular in the United States when large numbers of returning World War II veterans began to attend college. People have been reading them since the mid-19th century, however. The exhibition is open during regular library hours. Call (713) 743-1050 for more information. Send comments to dcnews@mail.uh.edu |
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