The Bookbinder Who Went To War

[ayaanalam]

Wars especially the first and second world war were truly horrific.Citizens commissioned off to fight in a war just because they were physically and mentally fit. This story is just the most tragic. Rest in Peace Arthur, your service is thoroughly recognised.

[Broken-Flesh]

It's very moving that over 100 years later, that young man hasn't been forgotten.

[tommasomp]

Personal, emotional stories like this truly make you understand the absolute cruelty and brutal stupidity of war. Yet, more than 100 years later there are still dozens of active conflicts all over the world, as if we haven’t learned anything.

[amyt]

It is so sad that he died in war! You are preserving their story through their books and your channel. That is beautiful!

[fe]

I found a french WWI Notre Dame de Lorette medal who's sculptor met a similar fate. The level of detail was absolutely gorgeous and, being that she's the patron of pilots, there were biplanes carved into the scenery. I tried to look up the artist in hopes of finding more of his work, only to learn how short his life had been due to the war.
Rest in piece Etienne.

[Ktthree]

What a cruel war. Thank you for respecting his work.

[SebastianATaylor]

A great book binder lost in a pointless war

[spherence]

Passchendaele was a true horror.
Madness made in steel and poison gas.

[mhairiallen]

Thanks for posting relevant content about the war on Remembrance Sunday so sad but interesting

[maryannec.moravec]

I do enjoy your channel. I never realized how interesting the history of individual copies could be. You make it so enjoyable. I wish you well with your business and Thanks.😊

[flo-llama]

A wonderful testimony to love! I can feel the love with which they were made and received. I hope those volumes are never separated. It would feel like breaking their hearts by wresting them apart.

[MichaelBerthelsen]

Just seeing the front and back gold embossing gives me chills, the story of the binder, tears to my eyes...

[aarontanco]

This is why I collect books. It’s not just the stories contained in them, but the history the books have gone through. ❤

[bridge]

I was not expecting to cry this morning but this was beautiful, thank you for sharing

[annfahy]

Such a tragic end .May he be resting in Peace. Hopefully together💞

[mangographics]

I hate War ... but cherish liberty and honor. The cost is loss to humanity.

[MeanGrenadine]

Yesterday I found the dearest book, it has a young person’s annotations scattered throughout but most dear was the note written for the child on the first page. People can share their souls with books

[NRTSean]

Through the story you told Arthur lives on. Thanks for your great precious videos.

[adagium__]

Could watch your videos all day dude the knowledge you have of these amazing fantasy works is insane

[bernardofitzpatrick]

Your channel is awesome. Anything to do with books and bookselling is magical 👍