The Abbey: Vol. 1 - Issue 1 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798330531721

Publisher: Admont Library Press, 2024

Synopsis

The Abbey is a distinctive literary and art magazine that merges a love for antiquarian themes with modern creative expression. Inspired by Baroque and Rococo aesthetics, each edition features an eclectic mix of journalism and visual art, all carefully curated to offer readers a timeless, immersive experience. The magazine celebrates both emerging and established voices in literature and art, spotlighting work that explores beauty, history, and human complexity.

In this edition, readers will find an exclusive interview with Susan Benne, Executive Director of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), detailing her unique journey and insights on the rare book industry. The Abbey serves as a gateway for enthusiasts of the classic and the eclectic, providing a thoughtfully crafted publication that not only honors traditional art forms but also invites readers to explore fresh perspectives in literature and culture.

About this title

About the Author

Kimberley Yasmine Dunn is the owner of The Admont Library (www.theadmontlibrary.com), an antiquarian bookstore, online archive, and home to The Admont Abbey, the only magazine dedicated to admirers of literature and booksellers alike. Born in Paris, France, she has spent the past seventeen years living in London, Dallas, Miami, and Alpharetta. Kimberley has had extensive experience in writing for magazines and newspapers and has won various state-level awards for her poetry. Now living in Georiga, she spends her free time collecting rare books, reading classics, bookbinding, and creating illuminated manuscripts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Admont Library Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798330531721
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 34
• Editor: Dunn Kimberley