We present the story of Durenstein aka The Victorian Blood Book, a strange scrapbook of religious and natural imagery, hand-written poetry, and other ornaments – every page dripping with red India ink “blood”. We also talk about potentially poison books.

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Episode 340 notes and links:

Durenstein at the Harry Ransom Center: https://hrc.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15878coll16

Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.com

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Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #55: First Communion Photo

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