If buttons, balloons or premature burial terrify you, rest assured you’re not alone
The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession by Kate Summerscale reviewed
By Maggie Fergusson
The revival of the blacksmith’s craft — a new generation goes at it hammer and tongs
Blacksmith: Apprentice to Master: Tools & Traditions of an Ancient Craft by Alex Pole reviewed
By Maggie Fergusson
Literarily a love affair
Helene Hanff is no dry old blue-stocking: A Slightly Foxed books essay
By Maggie Fergusson
