[2] David L. Vander Meulen earned degrees at Calvin College, B.A., 1970; University of Wisconsin–Madison, M.A.
He has observed: "Although bibliography, textual criticism, and book history are parts of a common enterprise, each employs distinctive approaches and makes unique contributions.
[6] Of this historical account, Nicolas Barker observed "a text can be achieved that is eclectic but also soundly based.
"[7] Other editorial projects include translations of Sallust by Samuel Johnson;[8] and a facsimile and transcription of the University of Virginia holograph manuscript by William Faulkner of the novel, Mosquitoes.
[9][10] Vander Meulen also teaches at the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia..[11]