Spineless Wonders: The Power of Print Unbound will explore the history of unconventional publishing dating from the early 17th century to the present day at the
Senate House Library has acquired a rare copy of the first cheap edition of Charles Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop from 1848, featuring 34 original Victorian pen and ink drawings.
One hundred years after his death, a rare book signed by Polar adventurer and hero Ernest Shackleton has been unearthed by an intrepid librarian in the unfathomed depths of the University of London
Although the real world has paused in its celebration of fine books and collections, it is still very much possible to find delights online. Here are five suggestions: