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Raw materials for wood engraving: a seasoned boxwood log, blocks and tools. Depending on what the UK Government announces ( literally as I write), the subject of this post will either grab your interest as something to do on a wet afternoon - or fill you with frustration at yet another plan that can't be done because the iron grill of lockdown (ooh, I like that) has descended once more. That is, dear reader, if you are the kind of person who takes delight in bookish things (and let's face it, who isn't?). Clare Leighton: The Farmer's Year. Between now and 31 December, 2020, the Blackwell Hall in the Weston Library (the splendid modern Bodleian building in Broad Street - just watch out for the disappearing steps outside) is holding a small but fascinating exhibition. Celebrating all that goes into the making of a book, Out of the Wood marks this year's centenary of the Society of Wood Engravers . Engravings and their blocks by Hilary Paynter and John Nash. Wood engr...

Getting ready to post Did you know if you publish a book (or other printed materials - click here to find out what) in the UK you must send a copy to the British Library, free of charge? This is called ' legal deposit '  and it's been law since 1662.  Since 2013, the legal deposit regulations were expanded to include digital content, as well as print publications. You not only have to send a copy to the British Library  but a copy may also be requested free of charge by a further five legal deposit libraries.  These libraries are: National  Library of Wales  National  Library of  Scotland Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford Cambridge University Library Trinity College Library, Dublin There are benefits to the publisher and author depositing books in this way, which include: The book becomes part our national heritage Publications are added to the online catalogues, which can ...