In 1912, Polish antiquarian book dealer Wilfred Voynich purchased a collection of old books from the monastery of Villa Mondragone in Rome. Among the books, he discovered a manuscript apparently ...

70-year-old manuscript revealed; shows Christian references toned down. Sept. 24, 2010— -- For decades, addicts have adhered to Alcoholics Anonymous' 12 steps and the book that lays them out ...

A handwritten working manuscript of Bruce Springsteen's 1975 hit "Born to Run" will be offered at auction on Dec. 5, with a presale estimate of $70,000 to $100,000, Sotheby's said Wednesday.

The Book of Kells manuscript is written on vellum — usually prepared by scraping calf skin — and spans 680 pages that experts think were written by at least three different monks.

Tales of parties, drink, rosaries and more are in the pages. You can learn more at a scholarly talk. Plus, there will be drink and music.

A recently discovered childhood manuscript by Charlotte Bronte reveals how vividly the worlds were imagined — and may provide clues to the later work. Book News & Features Small Book, Big Story ...

The Princeton University Library has created a free online gallery of author F. Scott Fitzgerald's original manuscripts. This image shows Fitzgerald's handwritten manuscript of the book that would ...

In 2023, an unusual, unpublished book dating back to the 1580s surfaced at an auction. The 112-page manuscript bound in animal skin is believed to be the oldest known English book on cheese.. For ...

John Grisham fans will get a double treat in June — a new book and a 12-city tour, his first such extensive tour in a quarter century. On June 6, fans will be able to get their hands on his new ...

There are more than 30 works from medieval Bibles and other Christian texts, as well as pages from large choir books. A selection of rare Hebrew, Arabic and Persian manuscripts is included, as well.

The monastery where the historic Book of Deer - believed to be the oldest surviving Scottish manuscript - was written has been discovered. The 10th Century manuscript is noted for containing the ...