July 11, 2010
The Career Risks of Scrutinizing the Physical Side of Books
Tom Cogill for The Chronicle
R. Carter Hailey's frustrating attempts to find a job in academe raise the question of whether universities have a place for bibliographers anymore.
Enlarge Image
Tom Cogill for The Chronicle
R. Carter Hailey's frustrating attempts to find a job in academe raise the question of whether universities have a place for bibliographers anymore.
On paper, R. Carter Hailey's scholarship is exceptional. A leading expert on papermaking and early modern printing, Mr. Hailey just spent a year as a research fellow at the Folger Shakespeare Library, in Washington, studying the paper stocks used in early editions of Shakespeare. He probably knows more than any other person alive about the physical aspects of the First Folio. Among other accomplishments, he has been able to settle a longstanding debate and attach a firm date, 1625, to the
This content is only for subscribers. You can gain access by purchasing a:
Print Subscription
Digital Subscription
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
The Chronicle Review
-
Government
-
Advice
