{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Rare Book Chat","title":"Episode 8: The Man Who Did Too Much","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a6cf4457\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1811,"description":"In this episode, Jeremy and Michael discuss William Morris, wallpaper, and the birth of fantasy literature, with an analysis of Morris's influence on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis in particular. Then a game of would you rather - a spectacular copy of Orwell's 1984, or a mini-collection of dystopian novels? Also a half-hearted stab at the big question: why do we collect?Email us with questions, suggestions, grievances, at hello@rarebookchat.com.The books discussed can be found in the catalog for the upcoming Hindman/Freemans book sale at:https://hindmanauctions.com/auctions/2065-fine-printed-books-manuscripts-including-americanaAnd, as always, our website is at: https://www.rarebookchat.com/Enjoy the show!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/no2VABWL_VJtQBbnKe_C2Xx8twFivhX9_FEL4LJoItM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYjdm/NWU5OTg2NWQyODUz/OTBhOGRkZjBkOTdl/NTYzMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}