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For anyone interested in ancient and medieval manuscripts, the history of books and related subjects. Topics of interest include the Dead Sea scrolls, Egyptian papyri, Biblical manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts, Buddhist manuscripts from Dunhuang and Turfan, palaeography, languages, the archeology of the book, the arts of the book (calligraphy, illustration, illumination, and bookbinding), manuscript discoveries, cuneiform tablets, early printing, exhibits, latest publications and book recommendations.
