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Encyclopaedia Britannica and the rest

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Grandmabatty Wed 04-Jun-25 11:14:06

There are people who make art out of redundant texts. Sadly I don't have a link but might be worth a search. As a reference source, they are worthless unfortunately.

grannyjan2 Wed 04-Jun-25 10:52:22

We are just starting to think about clearing the attic. There are shelves full of text and reference books, from both our schooldays (60 years ago) and those of our children.
I realise that these are of no use to anyone now that facts are literally at our fingertips. A few of my English literature set books might be of charity shop interest, but as for the rest .. ?
What did you do with yours when it came to it ?
It seems sacrilege to bin (recycle) them, but what is the alternative ?
The Britannica is a (very expensive at the time, but well used) 20 volume Children's set, 1988/9 edition. Ebay has lots, they go for a pittance, if at all.
Any inspiration would gratefully received.