tomes

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The Berkshire proxy is readable and runs less than 20 pages and compares with the 100-plus page tomes that most big companies issue.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

He plowed through graphic-design books and tomes of logos featuring obscure examples like Hungarian oil companies from the ’80s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

"I looked at each individual part, comparing its appearance to old tomes where scholars drew out the jellyfish anatomy by hand. A real challenge when you look at just how many tangled parts it has."

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2025

Sadly, he only sells enough tomes to keep gas in his beat-up van and pursue his calling as Tulsa’s resident “truthstorian,” a blend of journalist and conspiracist.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

A soft breeze plays with her hair, bringing with it the mingling scent of dusty tomes and damp, rich ink.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern