According to the author, there’s no intrinsic “book smell”. “The smell has almost nothing to do with the paper that is chosen ...

Smell is chemistry, and the chemistry of old books gives your cherished tomes their scent. As a book ages, the chemical compounds used—the glue, the paper, the ink–begin to break down.

The rate of these chemical breakdowns in paper is also used to date old books. So, basically, it isn't any one thing that makes books smell the wonderful way that they do.

While Renaissance Books carries thousands of well-known used books, there's no shortage of rarities within the store.

Prepare to be blown away by the incredible work of The Book Master, an artist who takes old, forgotten books and gives them ...

This dish is lit. Acclaimed pastry chef Jordi Roca redefined the term “cookbook” after concocting an over $350 confection that’s infused with the flavor of a dusty old tome.

Moreover, tech companies that make e-readers such as Amazon, which sells the market-leading Kindle e-reader, offer recycling programs for old devices. Book Reviews 11 books to look forward to in 2024 ...

The Old Book and Paper show is a unique event, where a visitor can spend a leisurely hour, or half a day, looking at paper relics from years and decades ago. Prices range from a dollar or two to ...