Show threadAllie AlvisFeb 20, 2023
I’m posting edited transcripts of old #BiteSizedBookHistory episodes as blogs! You can watch the accompanying video here https://youtu.be/oBZF4dpnCLI
Myth Busting Metal Type | Bite Sized Book History

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Show threadAllie AlvisFeb 13, 2023
(I’m posting edited scripts of old #BiteSizedBookHistory episodes as blogs!)
Allie AlvisFeb 7, 2023
Who owned this book before it ended up in your hands? If you’re lucky, it’ll tell you itself with a bookplate, aka an ex libris! Learn about the history of these handy provenance tools in the newest episode of #BiteSizedBookHistory: https://youtu.be/6GqdgDMV4nE
What's a Bookplate? | Bite Sized Book History

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Allie AlvisJan 31, 2023

Why don’t rare book professionals wear white gloves when handling books? Short answer: to protect them! 🙌 To learn more about why – and where the white glove myth came from – check out my new episode of #BiteSizedBookHistory 📚

https://youtu.be/cDMpuIlxKPg

Cotton Gloves and Old Books? No Way! | Bite Sized Book History

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Allie AlvisJan 30, 2023
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Allie AlvisJan 24, 2023
Some green books are hiding a toxic secret: arsenic ☠️ Learn about what book historians and conservators know about arsenical books, and what to do if you have a green book (hint: don’t panic!) in the new episode of #BiteSizedBookHistory 📗 https://youtu.be/Z51mQPqqOuo
Poison Books?! Arsenic Green! | Bite Sized Book History

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Show threadAllie AlvisJan 17, 2023
And Part II of this pair of #BiteSizedBookHistory videos about videos deals with all the technical stuff: cuts, b-roll, transitions, and the beloved “Ken Burns” effect, as well as promoting your content https://youtu.be/_2gQL0zXWAA
How to Make a Video About Rare Books II! | Bite Sized Book History

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Allie AlvisJan 17, 2023
It’s time for TWO new episodes of #BiteSizedBookHistory ! Always wanted to make videos about rare books? Here’s how I do it! Part I is all about writing your script, your hardware/software, and staging your shots: https://youtu.be/BA4UePlj0Ec
How to Make a Video About Rare Books! | Bite Sized Book History

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Allie AlvisJan 16, 2023
#BiteSizedBookHistory returns TOMORROW with a pair of videos about how to make videos about rare books! Catch up on the series here, and subscribe to be notified when they post 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTvvGxQuCDCEOHFTbipsPNHshauBM-wUe
Bite Sized Book History

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Allie AlvisDec 27, 2022
New episodes of my #BiteSizedBookHistory YouTube series coming in January! Starting out with a bang…