Category Archives: My Favorite Books

Boston booked

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

A two-shot study of a downtown Boston bookstore. BELOW: When a young person reaches for an old book, the question of curiosity or obligation defines her purpose. BELOW: Stark but inviting. This assortment of books will never be repeated again. Can’t … Continue reading →

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Slip of Paper Marks End of Pre-Web Era

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

NON-FICTION, 580 words. Copyright 2012 Ara Hagopian. A recent article, Hidden treasures in old books, examined in detail a postcard that had remained tucked in a 1943 magazine for nearly 70 years. Today we’ll take a look at another piece … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasures in Old Books, part 1

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

NON-FICTION, 340 words. Copyright 2012 Ara Hagopian. Books and magazines are unique; they have a built-in capacity to preserve flat objects. What secrets do books of age hold? What vintage letters, notes, and certificates are pressed between pages and then forgotten–only … Continue reading →

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Hatsuyo’s lasting impression

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

  This story will be published in my upcoming book, due in April 2018. This book will be sold via pre-order only https://theliterateshow.wordpress.com/2017/12/03/accepting-pre-orders-on-my-4th-book/

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