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• F Yeah, Manuscripts!: A Literary and Historical Treasure Trove

  
  A visual treat for all the literary buffs out there.
  January 23, 2013 5 likes

• Today in History: J.R.R. Tolkien is Born (1892)

  
  “A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities.” Today marks the birth anniversary of one of the greatest high fantasy writers in history: J.R.R. Tolkien.
  January 03, 2013 2 comments 10 likes

• Book Covers in Lomographs: The Wild Palms of William Faulkner

  
  Two lomographs that can be used as book covers, in this case of William Faulkner's The Wild Palms. Since that novel is his masterpiece and the lomographs show the spirit of the stories in it.
  November 22, 2012 1 comment 5 likes

• My Greatest Loves: Books and Lomography

  
  To say that I love books would be an understatement; reading is one of my greatest passions. I thought it would be rather interesting to take on this challenge of representing book covers in lomographs, so here's a look at my take on these great books!
  November 06, 2012 2 comments 9 likes

• UK CitySlicker Claire: 50 Shades of Greyscale (NSFW)

  
  I really struggled for inspiration for my last month's CitySlicker article, and as a result ended up not writing one. I decided to do it today after having a think about it again - so here it is, my CitySlicker article relating to something literary.
  October 31, 2012 8 comments 16 likes

• LomoLit: Sisters

  
  It all started when the care package that Maggie sent them came in.
  October 26, 2012 3 likes

• LomoLit: The Wrong Kind of Color

  
  "We need to have more color in our life." Darcy declared one morning as they searched for something to wear.
  September 18, 2012 3 comments 6 likes

• Today in History: Roald Dahl is Born (1916)

  
  Have you ever taken a ride in a glass elevator? How about on a giant peach? Or how about tour in a chocolate factory? This is all possible, thanks to master storyteller Roald Dahl, who was born on this day.
  September 13, 2012 2 likes

• American Masters: F. Scott Fitzgerald

  
  Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Find out more about this literary icon and his work after the jump!
  September 05, 2012 4 likes

• New Magazine Series: LomoLit

  
  When was the last time you indulged yourself to a nice and delectable piece of prose? Or took a stroll in a garden of full of poetry? Need not worry because this new magazine series aims to give you that literature fix! Find out more after the jump!
  September 04, 2012 10 comments 16 likes

• The Analogue Reader: 'One-Sit Reads'

  
  Reading a book in one sitting may be a daunting task for many, but for the hardcore analogue reader/bibliophile, it's not at all impossible, especially when you have a good book in your hands. Have you ever gotten hooked on a book and managed to finish it in a day? Step right up and share it with us after the jump!
  May 03, 2012 5 comments 13 likes

• An Exhibit on Charles Dicken's Life and Legacy

  
  Charles Dickens is one of the most celebrated authors in history. His life and legacy is commemorated in this special exhibition. Know more about it after the break...
  February 15, 2012 2 likes

• Today in History: Edgar Allan Poe Is Born (1809)

  
  On this day over 2 centuries ago, the father of macabre literature was born. Let's take a trip down Edgar Allan Poe's grotesque memory lane and see some of his engraved and daguerreotype portraits and his notable writings on mystery.
  January 19, 2012 10 likes

• Them and Their Typewriters: Famous People and Their 'Machinariums'

  
  We've already featured famous people and their analogue cameras. And today, we have a different vintage machine on spotlight: typewriters! This mechanical device may be outdated but seeing them on pictures on this day and age still brings the analogue giddiness in us. See these masterful snapshots after the jump.
  January 05, 2012 4 comments 8 likes

• LomoKino Presents: Cinema Loves Series

  
  Works of art - how to present them? This is a question many artists ask themselves when conceptualizing their creations. Throughout history the Artist has used 'numbered series' such as 'the sequel' and 'the trilogy' to present their, often larger and more extensive, works.
  December 01, 2011 3 likes

• Gisèle Freund: L'œil Frontière

  
  Ten years after the exhibition held at the Centre Pompidou, The Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent re-proposes Gisèle Freund through an exhibition of a hundred prints and numerous archival documents. The show runs until January 29, 2012 in Paris, France.
  November 07, 2011 5 likes

• Through Berlin with Jakob Hein: the Literary Stages

  
  A writer and a doctor, Jakob Hein has written numerous novels as well as the "Gebrauchsanweisung für Berlin" (Berlin User Guide). At the legendary "Kaffee Burger", this dynamic Berliner was the co-founder of the "Heim und Welt" reading stage, where he was been reading his texts every Sunday for around 13 years.
  September 13, 2011 1 like

• The Wizarding World Through a Lens

  
  No witchcraft and wizardry can replace a good analogue camera -- Colin Creevey can testify to that! When it comes to photography, witches and wizards don't mind indulging in a little muggle technology. Arthur Weasley, however, still thinks a Lomo Oktomat is some sort of pixie prison.
  August 25, 2011 10 comments 28 likes

• Alice Liddell: The Inspiration Behind the Wonderland

  
  You've read the novel, seen the film and television adaptations, and perhaps even watched the live performances. But, have you ever wondered, "Who is the real Alice?"
  July 20, 2011 2 comments 10 likes

• Shakespeare and Company

  
  Shakespeare and Company is probably the most photographed bookstore in all of Paris.
  July 18, 2011 5 likes