I was hoping that despite the turmoil rational voices would prevail. Eric
Holzenberg's message was particularly cogent. Mr. Wilkie's response was
querlulous. I'm afraid that the listserv I have known and relied upon is
destined for ruin at the hands of its owner. I will miss Fred, I will miss
David, I will miss all of the bookdealers, my acquaintances and friends, if
they decide to leave en masse.
A point has been raised that if one condemns EW for his stewardship of
Exlibris, that person should be willing to take on the responsibility. A
very good point. Is there anyone out there willing to take it on?
Hell, I already have too much on my plate, but I would be willing to take
it on and I believe there are others who would volunteer. The question is:
Is EW willing to give it up?
Jeffrey A. Barr
Curator of Rare Books
PO Box 117007
Smathers Library East
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 392-9075 ext. 309
email: jefbarr@ufl.edu
http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/rarebook/rarebook.html