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Old 10-30-2013, 07:49 PM   #40
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Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid -- I love the illustrations and the little dialogues at the front of each chapter.

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis -- it's mock-old-style, with golden trim and textured maroon covers. I love just holding it in my hands, and it's nice to have a book with an exterior that actually reflects the value of the interior.

Dinotopia -- Actually, I don't have this one anymore. I lent it out to a 9-year-old and never got it back. I hope the magnificent illustrations are still being enjoyed.
A first edition hardcover of GEB is also one of my most cherished books. I just stumbled into this in college.
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