Events - The University of Melbourne http://events.unimelb.edu.au/ Events at The University of Melbourne en-au Mon, 20 May 2013 00:27:33 +1000 <![CDATA[ The Utility and Pleasure of Collecting Antiquarian Lawbooks - Rare Books Lecture 2012 ]]> Venue: Lecture Theatre G08, Melbourne Law School

This free public lecture presented by Bryan A. Garner will begin with a short film about his library made by an Australian crew in 2006. Following the screening Garner will highlight the finest association copies in his collection, with the fascinating inside stories behind them. Featured items relate to Lord Brougham, Sir Frederick Pollock, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Clarence Darrow, and Lord Denning. He will also reflect on how the internet has affected the acquisition of rare books.

]]> http://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/2339-the-utility-and-pleasure-of-collecting-antiquarian-lawbooks-rare http://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/2339-the-utility-and-pleasure-of-collecting-antiquarian-lawbooks-rare Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:30:00 +1000 Law,Rare Books,Melbourne Law School,Bryan A. Garner,Public Lectures,Public Lectures Melbourne Law School,Melbourne university,Lectures,Collecting Law books,Libraries,Melbourne Law Library,Baillieu Library,Antiquarian Lawbooks