P. G. Wodehouse

By Way of Introduction
The prolific Wodehouse is not just loved by his fans, he is adored, worshipped and idolized. Writing about him can be dangerous.

A Brief History of a Long Life
Wodehouse, who was nicknamed Plum, lived from October 15, 1881 until Valentine’s Day, 1975. He began writing when he was a young man and continued until the day of his death.

Strategies for Plum Collecting
If you attempt to collect Plum, you need great patience and a full wallet—and you have some important decisions to make at the outset.

A Checklist of First Editions
A quick reference guide to the British and American first editions. Be forewarned, no serious collector should be without a copy of the McIlvaine bibliography.

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Decorated Conservation Boxes
We look at the safest and most attractive way to shelve the high spots of a book and manuscript collection.

Books into Film
A Damsel in Distress,, a novel by P.G. Wodehouse; a film by George Stevens.

Ten Years Ago
January 1993 Checklist Update: John Updike