Double Fold

Book • 2001

In 'Double Fold', Nicholson Baker examines the mass destruction of historic newspapers and books by libraries during the microfilming era.

He argues against the replacement of original materials with microfilm, highlighting issues of preservation, access, and the quality of microfilm copies.

The book is a passionate critique of library policies and their impact on cultural heritage.

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Pierce Gelley

Pierce Gully

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Mentioned by

Pierce Gelley

in relation to the philosophies and practices of archiving after the weeding controversy.

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as a book written by Nicholson Baker, touching on the digitization of libraries and the events surrounding the San Francisco Public Library weeding controversy.

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