Garrett Scott

Articles by Garrett Scott

Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair

It is perhaps worth noting that during the early years the planning for the fair was often done with the aid of a bottle or two of wine; therefore there were two Eighth Annual Fairs in a row and the fair this year is actually number 38. In the official record books, however, it goes down as number 37. 

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Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair

1939: At Swim-Two-Birds

To mark the 75th Anniversary of 1939, we've asked some ABAA members to discuss publications from that momentous year. Garrett Scott, a prominent Ann Arbor bookseller, offers a divagation upon At Swim-Two-Birds, Flann O'Brien's proto-post-modern first book– published in 1939.

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1939: At Swim-Two-Birds