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Jane Austen’s Regency World Magazine and Chawton House Library

October 15, 2012 by Vic

The Emporium at JASNA’s 2012 AGM in NYC provided several delightful surprises, among which was meeting the staff of Jane Austen’s World Magazine and Chawton House Library a their respective booths. Jane Austen’s Regency World editor, Tim Bullamore, was selling a variety of magazines and books. The music you hear in the background of the first video is William Herschel’s Sonata in D Op4 No4, which came with the March/April 2010 edition of the magazine. Tim also spoke about Sex, Money and Power in Death Obituaries in the Time of Jane Austen, which I will discuss in more detail in a later post. (Music: With permission from Tim Bullamore, CD from Mar/Apr issue of Jane Austen’s Regency World.)

The staff of Chawton House Library, shown behind the second booth, were  the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Stephen Lawrence, Director of Research, Dr. Gillian Dow, and Director of Development, Ms. Eleanor Marsden (in the last scene with Mr. Lawrence) were also at their stations during various times throughout the conference. It was a pleasure to meet them. Janeites will know Dr. Dow, who also lectures at the University of Southampton in England, from her articles and books on Jane Austen and women’ studies. I have had the pleasure in the past to email Stephen Lawrence about permissions from Chawton House, most particularly in reproducing images of Edward Austen Knight’s suit, which required extensive restoration. Read my article here.

Edward Austen Knight’s Frock coat with lining. Image @Chawton House

Some of the items I purchased from both booths are shown in the video below. I was most particularly pleased to purchase The Compleat Housewife by Elizabeth Smith, reissued by Chawton House. I also purchased four back issues of Jane Austen’s Regency World Magazine. You will also see the lovely Sense and Sensibility the Musical booklets, which I used to take notes, the Conference workshop guide, and a tin of tea distributed by the Minneapolis MN JASNA group, where the 2013 AGM meeting will be held. Topic? Pride and Prejudice, of course.

Sandy Lerner, shown left below, one of the keynote speakers, is the driving force behind the resurrection of Chawton House, Edward Austen Knight’s second grand house, and Chawton House library.

Sandy Lerner, author of Second Impressions, and Rachel Brownstein, author of Why Jane Austen? at the author’s book signing at JASNA AGM

Second Impressions is written by Ava Farmer, Sandra Lerner’s nome de plume. Profits from the sale of this book go to the Chawton House library.

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Posted in Historic Publications, jane austen, Jane Austen's World, Popular culture | Tagged Chawton House Library, Gillian Dow, jane austen merchandise, Jane Austen's Regency World magazine, JASNA AGM 2012, Sandra Lerner, Second Impressions, Stephen Lawrence, Tim Bullamore | 8 Comments

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  1. on October 15, 2012 at 10:35 Adriana Zardini

    Dear Vic, your post is really interesting. I wish I could be there some day!


    • on October 17, 2012 at 09:31 Vic

      Hi Adriana, me too, although your Jane Austen Festival in Brazil sounds splendid.


  2. on October 16, 2012 at 17:39 Tony Grant

    The book signing tables remind me of a parents evening at Abigail’s secondary school. All the teachers sit at tables like that, with their files of remarks and review levels for your child ready to tell you the ,”truth,” about them!!!!!!

    Llke the little video clips. The Chawton House couple will never make it to Hollywood though. ha! ha! It sounds as though you all had a wonderful time..


    • on October 17, 2012 at 09:31 Vic

      Hi Tony, Thanks for stopping by. Gillian and Stephen are brilliant at what they do and quite knowledgeable about Jane Austen’s era. So pleasant to speak to and willing to share their information. Loved meeting them.

      Wish you could make one of these events. I was bowled over by the collective knowledge about Jane Austen in this group.


  3. on October 21, 2012 at 15:19 Gail Parker

    Hello, This is a lovely article. The 2013 JASNA AGM will be held in Minneapolis MN September 27 – 29, 2013.

    Thank you and hope to see everyone in Minneapolis.


    • on October 21, 2012 at 16:27 Vic

      Thank you, Gail. Your AGM will be exciting because it is held during the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice. How wonderful.


  4. on October 24, 2012 at 19:39 ellaquinnauthor

    Reblogged this on Ella Quinn ~ Author.


  5. on October 24, 2012 at 19:41 ellaquinnauthor

    I love this.



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