The Book Club of Detroit
private club in Detroit, Michigan
The Book Club of Detroit is a private club and society of bibliophiles in downtown Detroit, Michigan.
History
The Book Club of Detroit is club whose members are book collectors, book dealers and bibliophiles who meet in the interest not only of sociability, but to share and expand interest in the history of books and bookmaking.
The Club met regularly for many years at the historic Scarab Club in downtown Detroit.
The Club is also a member of the Fellowship of American Bibliophilic Societies (FABS).
Supporters
The Book Club co-sponsors events with the Detroit Public Library.
Past speakers
Some notable individuals who have given talks to the club are:
The Remnant Trust
Frederick Gale Ruffner, Jr.
John K. King Books
Past presidents
1958: Franklin G. Laucomer
1959: Benjamin R. Donaldson
1960: William A. Bostick
1961: C. E. Frazer Clark, Jr.
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