Lizzie in the Library
This auction is for a book that is quite interesting but if you wish to read it I would suggest that you Interlibrary loan it for free. It really isn’t a book to buy at a premium as it is a very short reference work that is only 18 pages long. Starting bid is $49.95 […]
LB and the American Realists
This is the text of an unpublished talk given at a symposium celebrating Jack Beeson’s opera Lizzie Borden, presented during the1996 season of Glimmerglass Opera, Cooperstown, New York. It is definitely worth reading, but it does raise a few questions: Was Lizzie’s love of animals “obsessive”? Did Emma dress in black the rest of her […]
Garrison Keillor on LB
Garrison Keillor’s The Writer’s Almanac has a lovely piece on Lizzie Borden commemorating the date of her acquittal. There are more than a few errors of fact but it is nice that he devoted the space to the story. Something I had not read or heard before is the last line of his entry: “The […]
Laura Loew as Lizzie Borden
“Intrepid reporter” found this interesting collection of images. On October 26, 2005, a woman named Laura Loew gave a talk on Lizzie at the North Canton Public Library and dressed the part. Kewl! I never have the nerve to create an entire character with my talks, but I sure tip my hat to those who […]
Fangoria Meets Lizzie Borden
Fangoria: America’s Horror Magazine ran a piece on the Fangoria TV channel series GHOST STORIES EVP shooting at the Lizzie Borden B&B. According to this press release, Lizzie was a “26-year-old spinster” at the time of the murders. Apparently, this show appeared exclusively on In Demand HD2 cable service. In a statement, paranormal investigator Garrett […]
Signs
There are two interesting signs on sale on eBay related to Lizzie Borden today. This one Primitive Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Sign, is an original piece, which makes it ultra cool in my book. Says the auction: “An original Design of Mill Creek Primitives. Base painted Black with butter pecan lettering…Stained and sanded. Approx […]
Axe of Violence
Lizzie Borden made her fist appearance in the September 1993 issueof Avengers West Coast #98 and reappeared in the Avengers West Coast #99, #100. Her occupation: Agent of Satannish. Her enemies: Avengers West Coast, Mephisto; her family. “Borden’s physical abilities were all enhanced by Satannish. Her right hand was replaced by two-sided axe. She also […]
Lizzie documentary
I haven’t seen this movie, by Jim Harrington Productions, but it has been going around for some time now, sometimes popping up on eBay. It probably is a very interesting movie (it would be hard to make a movie about this case that wasn’t) but the price of $19.99 plus shipping is rather steep for […]
Marvin the Monkey visits the Lizzie Borden B&B
Marvin the Monkey was at the Lizzie Borden B&B last year when I was in Fall River and I met him and his keepers. They all were quite charming and Marvin’s adventures there can be seen here. Very cute! My favorite is when he is in Abby’s death position. So what ever became of the […]
Murder from above
When I made my GoogleEarth movie showing the Lizzie Borden B&B, I thought I was the first person to think of seeing this place from above. Silly me! I found this remarkable website that shows famous murder sites from the air with GoogleMaps and GoogleEarth. It is so very kewl! It is called VirtualGlobeTrotting and […]
Lizzie Character
I don’t speak or read German, but I found a fairly interesting site that contains a portfolio of doll characters. Included, of course, is a Lizzie Borden. Elegant, young, and plucky. Reminds me of Winona Ryder for some reason.
Lizzie’s Ghost
Inventive original art. Original Halloween Painting – Lizzie Borden Ghost. This is an original painting in a frame. Painting measures 6.5″ by 4.5″. The entire piece measures 7.75″ by 5.75″ from the outside edges of the frame. This painting is done in acrylics on a 5″x7″ canvas board. It shows two jack o’lanterns looking up […]
Lizzie Borden hairclips
I am forever tickled by this seller’s creativity. I even bought a purse they created a while back. Check out her newest idea for the Bordenphile in your life: .Lizzie Borden hairclips psychobilly punk. By CapgunCowgirl. Only $3 starting bid and $1 shipping. Can’t beat that with a axe. These are a cute pair of […]
Nance
This photo of the stage and film actress Nance (pronounced Nancy) O’Neil, comes up on eBay from time to time, always, so far, for a starting bid of $75. It is a lovely image, but the seller’s description is not to be taken as fact, i.e. there is no proof whatsoever that Lizzie Borden and […]
wowee zowee
Here is the final sale prices on those six Maplecroft books that sold on eBay. 1. Loveliness Eliz S. Phelps- Owned by Lizzie Borden, 1900, no signature, but inscribed: “To Miss Borden (probably her sister Emma) and Miss L. A. Borden, from the author.” Ended June 26, 2006, 14 bids, Sold for $255. 2. V.V.s […]
Blast from the past
While we all wait for the Maplecroft books to sell, I thought I would share with you an eBay gem. In 2003, on eBay of course, someone sold a mantle clock that they said was from the Borden house. It was supposedly still spattered with the blood of Andrew’s murder. Here is the description, typos […]
Interesting tie-in
Wanna earn a degree in ghosthunting while staying at the Borden house? Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Ghost Hunting University. Welcome to the auction for Haunted Times Magazine! The winner will have one night at Lizzie Borden’s Bed & Breakfast on September 30th, 2006 along with 2 tickets for world renowned Christopher Moon Ghost Hunting […]
Of note
Notes Lizzie Borden Society Forum member, book collector, and author Michael Brimbau, on the six Maplecroft estate books up for sale on eBay this week: “Too bad the Lizzie books up for bid are not books of value in their own right or an author of interest or desirability such as Poe, Twain or even […]