Tis' a sad day indeed.
Some of you might already have already heard, but last Friday night, the building in which The Morbid Anatomy Library is located suffered a small artwork-related fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, but not before The Library and its collection of books, artworks, and artifacts suffered severe water damage from the building's fire sprinklers. Stay tuned for news about a benefit party to raise money for rebuilding the library, but, in the meantime, here are some photos of the water-logged chaos we are digging ourselves out of. I should mention, the damage could have been much, much worse, and I am very grateful we got off as easy as we did. Still, if any of you are interested in making a monetary donation to help the collection, simply click on the "donate here" button on the right side of this blog. If you are interested in donating books or artifacts--or time and/or talent for the benefit!--please email me at morbidanatomy [at] gmail.com.
I would also like to send out a very special heartfelt thank you to G. F. Newland, Wythe Marschall, Ethan Gould, Grace Baxter, Emi Brady, Sasha Chavchavadze, PK Ramani, Tammy Pittman, Benjamin Warnke, Aaron Beebe, Lado Pochkhua, Ted Enik, the fellows from Curious Matter, and everyone else who for pitched in to make this disaster so much less of a one than it could have been, while I was far from home and unable to help at all.
Ok, off to assess the damage in greater detail. Thanks to everyone, and more to come!
13 comments:
OH MY GOD!!!!!! I am SO sorry Joanna!!!!! This is so sad. I would like to help any way that I can. Whether that means a donation or physical help getting the place together. Let me know if I can be of assistance.
I'm so sorry. Let me know what specific books were damaged, as I may have dupes to send you. D.B.
Thanks, Ryan and DB! Will let you know. Still sorting though the mess. So glad you have my German Medical Museum, book, Ryan! Safe from the waters.
Joanna! I can't believe it...what horrible news. Will be in touch soon.
So Sorry to hear about this! I was actually going to upload the pics I took of the office from our visit last July. Truly grateful that at least some of the stuff is salvagable.
xoxo,
-I
Oh dear!
All of us at the Castle are thinking of you. This is truly a collector's nightmare.
With our best wishes!
That is indeed tragic and sad to hear. I will send you a $100 donation later this month to help toward the restoration. If you are planning a benefit, let me know...I'm sure I have some items available for a silent auction. All best, Susan
Groan! So sorry to hear that, yes post a list of the books, I have a few dupes these days, and maybe I can donate a little something new - sorry I'm flat broke so can't send real money! xx Eleanor Crook
Ditto on the books. I'm sure the library would use them more than I do, if I have some of them. . . :(
Joanna, please count me in to help in whatever way. I'm so sorry to hear!
Very Sorry to hear about this. I just purchased 3 books from your Amazon list that are on their way to you. If I was in town I would offer my help with putting your amazing room back together.
I will also see if I can send a print for your silent auction.
All the best,
Lisa Crockatt
Los Angeles
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Joanna,
I am very sorry to hear this. Such a wonderful, beautifully constructed collection. Sending books from your list....wish I could help dry and sort...all best for the Lazarus Collection!
x Sarah
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