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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 11h

We're thrilled to announce that @thewalrus.ca has joined the Exact Editions platform.

Libraries can subscribe for fully searchable access to Canada's leading independent magazine of ideas back to 2011.

Find out more here: https://exacted.me/TheWalrusBlogPost

Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 15h

The Sphere was created to rival the ILN and The Graphic during the Boer war.

Explore the issues published in 1925, from images of the world's highest waterfalls to the discovery of a 1350 B.C. bust of the Egyptian king Akhnaton in Karnak:

👉 http://exacteditions.com/historic/sphere 👈

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 1d

📸 In a 1963 issue of #TheSphere, JFK’s assassination was covered with on-the-ground photography, including the immediate inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson aboard the Presidential plane.

📖 ‘Assassination in Dallas’, The Sphere - November 30, 1963

👀 Explore at https://exacted.me/4mRwkCG

Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 2d

This week in #LibraryNews, the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
is celebrating #BannedBooksWeek with the tagline "Read for Your Rights".

The week provides a platform to discuss and educate library patrons on the past and present banning and restriction of various books in libraries and schools.

Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 4d

📸 Charli XCX is the latest POP cover star!

👀 Browse the POP archive on Exact Editions, including Issue 53 (Autumn/Winter 2025) out now!

Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 5d

This week's #LibraryKudos goes to Buckinghamshire Libraries, who are celebrating Black History Month by hosting 'Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet'.

Into the Light is made up of a national exhibition and workshops from the Black British Ballet Project. 🩰

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 6d

📸 In a 1944 issue of #TheSphere, unreleased images of London during The Blitz were showcased to the public for the first time, including sobering shots of Tower Bridge in smoke.

📖 ‘When London Burnt’, The Sphere - December 2, 1944

👀 Explore at https://exacted.me/3VQiDJj

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 7d

The Graphic was created to rival the Illustrated London News, guided by social reformer William Luson Thomas.

To celebrate the release of the archive, Exact Editions are giving followers a chance to explore issues published in 1915. 🎉

Explore: 👉 http://exacteditions.com/historic/graphic 👈

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Read fully-searchable digital publications on the Exact Editions platform.

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 8d

The Great Exhibition welcomed 6 million visitors in 1851 - but what if you weren’t able to attend? The #IllustratedLondonNews gave readers a taste of the action!

📖 ‘Opening of the Great Exhibition’, The Illustrated London News - May 10, 1851

👀Explore at https://exacted.me/3Vy0Bv7

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 9d

This week in #LibraryNews, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised a library to every primary school missing one in England.

1,700 primary schools in England do not currently have a library, hindering literacy.

Read more:
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Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England

Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 11d

📖 @anothermag.com Autumn / Winter 2025 has landed! The latest cover features K-pop superstar Lisa, shot by Johnny Dufort!

👀 Browse the complete AnOther Magazine archive on Exact Editions.

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 12d

This week's #LibraryKudos goes to the Blackpool Central Library for their "21st century poets" club! 👏

Once a month, patrons who read and/or write poems can meet to chat about all things poetry. ✏️

Thanks to the library for hosting a free event to get people who love the written word together. 😊

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 13d

How did we connect with the Royals before photography? In the #IllustratedLondonNews, Queen Victoria was honoured with an extensive illustrated obituary!

📖 ‘The Life and Death of Victoria’, ‘The Illustrated London News - January 30 1901

👀 Explore at https://exacted.me/4plHbap

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 14d

The Illustrated London News was one of Britain's most famous and influential newspapers. 🤩

To celebrate the release of this monumental archive on Exact Editions, we're giving you the chance to explore the issues published 125 years ago. 🎉

👉 http://exacteditions.com/historic/iln 👈

Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 15d

🚂 The #IllustratedLondonNews details plenty of incredible railway developments for #Railway200, including the addition of audible signals to Great Western Railway lines!

📖 The Illustrated London News - November 2, 1907

👀 Read the full article via https://exacted.me/46CI8DQ

Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 16d

The @librarycongress.bsky.social has named Arthur Sze as 25th Poet Laureate of the US.

"I feel a great responsibility to promote the ways poetry, especially poetry in translation, can impact our daily lives." - Arthur Sze

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#LibraryNews

Library of Congress Names Arthur Sze the Nation's 25th U.S. Poet Laureate

The Library of Congress today announced the appointment of Arthur Sze as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2025-2026.

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 18d

🚂 With the arrival of October 2025, Railway Modeller is celebrating their 900th issue! 🏆

The special Anniversary Issue looks back at editions past with an extensive 'From the Archive' feature.

👀 Browse the complete Railway Modeller archive on Exact Editions.

Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 19d

This week's #LibraryKudos goes to the Dawlish Library in Exeter for their mindful colouring sessions, every Friday between 2-4PM. 👏

The event is a casual drop-in, with all materials provided. ✏️

Thank you to the library for providing a space for peace and creativity! 😊

Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 20d

🗺️ ‘From Exploration to Discovery’ - the Illustrated London News reflects on the ‘golden age’ of expedition, covering Africa, Antarctica and beyond!

📖 Illustrated London News - Anniversary Issue, 1992

👀 Discover the full article at https://exacted.me/4gu2nak

Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 21d

With the launch on Exact Editions of four of Britain’s most influential illustrated newspapers, we're giving you the chance to see how news was read between 100-116 years ago with curated archival links. 📰 🔍

Check them out!: 👉 https://exacted.me/HistoricViewArchiveLink 👈

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 22d

📰 With #InternationalEqualPayDay approaching on 18th September, The Graphic offers a fascinating insight into women at work pre-suffrage!

📖 'Women Who Have Thrown Themselves into the Political Hurly Burly', The Graphic - November 4, 1922.

👀 Read the full article via https://exacted.me/4plHbap

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Victorian Popular Fiction Association @vpfa.bsky.social · 23d

Exciting new Digital tool for Victorian scholars with
@exacteditions.bsky.social
,providing a new, fully searchable window into The Illustrated London News, The Illustrated War News, The Graphic & The Sphere. For more information: For more information: publisher.exacteditions.com

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 23d

Now available ⬇️

A defining era of news: over 14,000 issues of 4 of Britain’s most influential illustrated newspapers published between 1842 - 2003: The Illustrated London News, The Illustrated War News, The Graphic & The Sphere.

https://exacted.me/CAHLTitlesBlog 🗞️

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations to Linh Nguyen on her appointment as director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Association of Research Libraries!

Linh currently manages Student Equity Initiatives at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

👉 exacted.me/LinhNguyenAR... 👈

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 25d

🎸 This incredible commemorative cover can be found inside Issue 500 of @thewiremagazine.bsky.social , drawn by longstanding resident artist Savage Pencil!

👀 Browse the complete archive of The Wire on Exact Editions.

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