No, we never shot video while working on the books -- six or eight hours with a 35mm SLR was our limit!
You're talking about two different knowledge bases. Our focus (pardon the pun) was to preserve a historical record, and once between covers in the hands of collectors, that knowledge would presumably be saved forever. A video of various collections would not necessarily serve historical purposes, but rather a "social" function - as though the collector had invited you in for a visit. Unfortunately, such a production would have a relatively short shelf life, as collections are constantly evolving. I, for one, would much prefer to have visitors -- which means that if any of you are ever in the western New York State area, be sure to call! Best to all, George Paul
