So you want to start collecting books. John fields collector questions about the five "Ws" of book collecting; why, who, which, when, and where. Check these out - if you don't find what you are looking for send us an email at [email protected] and we'll add your question and the answer to this page.
C.J. Box's Joe Pickett series is one of the most popular in the western genre. It combines high suspense, solid characters and great plotting. We highly recommend him and carry all of his titles.
All hobbies come with their own vernacular – definitions that assist the collector in elements of a collectible item. We help you learn the words to use when talking about any book you are considering for your collection.
Actually, no! In a 2011 survey we took of our customers over 81% indicated that purchasing e-books will have no effect on future book purchases. They consider collecting and reading different considerations.
We have considered this . . . however, the deck is stacked against independent booksellers when it comes to selling ebooks. First, the ebook distributors exclude...
You are entering into a dark forest - one called "first appearance." For English language books the true first is usually the first time the book (or story) appears in print.
You will find excellent instructions on how to treat moldy books and how to prevent books from becoming moldy on Cornell University’s Library Preservation and...
Those titles that are written by British authors and are the true first 1st/1st tend to appreciate the best. I would recommend new authors that are making quite a splash in Europe such as Tom Cain, Matt Hilton...
We are always accumulating back list titles and when we meet up with a particular author, get them signed, and immediately list them in our "What's New" category...
With Connelly and Child you have not only identified two of my favorites, but also two of the nicest guys in the business. Michael Connelly’s first book...