Tag Archives: Margo Skinner

Rediscovered: More Starrett and a Williamson — Plus a Margo

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Don

Awhile back I was chatting with Brian Leno about the great Chicago bookman Vincent Starrett, and mentioned that my preferred state for his Books About Books would be to have a copy (in jacket, nice condition, and so on) inscribed … Continue reading →

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Mort: Mr. Spock

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Don

Another Icon down, with the passing of Leonard Nimoy today at the age of 83. While you couldn’t really say I was ever a Trekkie, on the other hand, who the hell doesn’t like Star Trek? Maybe not all of … Continue reading →

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Frisco Beat: Bay Guardian

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Don

And another year rolls to a close. . . . Which got me thinking about tinkering with my sidebar on the blog, switch it up a bit. . . . And I realized that the Bay Guardian Award for 2010 … Continue reading →

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Frisco Beat: 100, and Counting

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Don

During the throes of repainting the old website in the closing months of 2010, knocking together the current blog format, I had to sit on the sidelines and watch news and anniversaries pass by. The one I most regret not being on … Continue reading →

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