Quarry Hill, Vermont's Legendary Hip Refuge!: ABE Books: and our own Sandy's Books and Bakery

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Quarry Hill Creative Center in Rochester, VT, founded 1946 by Barbara and Irving Fiske, is Vermont's oldest alternative community and at one time was probably also its largest. In the 60s -80s, as many as 90 people lived here.
It was and is visited each year, often in summer (but in every season, really) by visitors from all over the world.
We welcome interesting and creative people who are peaceful, bring no weapons, don't believe in hitting children or killing animals, and enjoy the beauty of Vermont and of themselves.
Most of us do not adhere to any particular dogma or religion, though many do find Eastern philosophy closest to our own thought (some of us are also members of the Quakers/Society of Friends).
We value the individual, particularly people who are energetic and have a sense of humor.
Visitors are welcome-- and prospective residents, too. There are some places for rent, others for sale. If interested, get in touch!
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"The symbol is the enemy of the reality, and the reality is ever one's true guide, true friend, true companion, and true self." Irving Fiske, 1908-1990

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

ABE Books: and our own Sandy's Books and Bakery

I love the variety of collectible and rare books available through ABEBooks. Another wonderful thing about them-- they'll buy books from sellers and pay for the shipping, which tends to make it far more worthwhile. (Though I have to admit, I haven't yet checked into the amount they are willing to pay).
Take a look at the variety of books available, and the lovely, lovely books that people collect for their covers alone, which is something my son Andrew and I also like to do.

Another excellent place to buy books, whether in Rochester, VT or through the mail: Sandy's Books and Bakery/Seasoned Books. This is not an ad-- I just love the place, run by Sandy Lincoln, former librarian in Rochester and the wife of Larry Plesant, who used to live at Quarry Hill some years ago. If you're in town, Sandy's also has delicious food, baked goodies and sometimes live music...

http://www.seasonedbooks.com/

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Irv's Blake/Shaw article available at ABE (or buy a copy of our printing from us)

Bernard ShawÕs Debt to William Blake. With Forward and Notes by G.B.S.
Fiske, Irving.

Bookseller: John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller, ABAA (San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.)
Bookseller Rating:

Quantity Available: 1

Book Description: London and Quarry Hill: Shaw Society and Irving Fiske, 1951, 1979. Small 8vo, 18pp. Stapled wrappers. Some browning. Very good. Exact photographic facsimile of the original edition published in 1951 at ShawÕs behest. The cover has been enlarged and a portrait of Blake added. The brief biography of Irving Fiske is new. Bentley, BBS, p. 472 E. Bookseller Inventory # 101462

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=

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Irving's Thoughts on TV are now Valuable

8. Where Does Television Belong? This is not a book but an article, ad or vintage paper item Fiske, Irving Bookseller: Hammonds Antiques & Books (St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.) Bookseller Rating: 4-star rating Quantity Available: 1 Book Description: Harpers Magazine, 1939. Book Condition: Very Good. very good condition; SCARCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE Article These pages, unbound, are neatly trimmed with backing board, in mylar., Advertisements ARE NOT RETURNABLE; These pages, unbound, are neatly trimmed with backing board, in mylar., Advertisements ARE NOT RETURNABLE; NOVI008427; 5 pages. Bookseller Inventory # 82750