A Big Bookstore in a Manure Tank
You have to see this. A professor and a farmer own one of the most unique bookstores you’ve ever seen. Their motto seems to be: “You’ll never find us and we’re rarely open”. They even […]
January 2009
Most Expensive Books Sold On-line in 2008
Below you will find some of the most valuable signed and rare books sold on-line in 2008. If you know of any others, please post it below. L’Abou Naddara, Journal Arabe Illustre (1878-1884) by James […]
Terry Fator Book Signing Event “Who’s The Dummy Now?”
Terry Fator, ventriloquist & winner of “America’s Got Talent”, signing copies of Who’s The Dummy Now? 1/22/09 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – West Charleston. Las Vegas, NV. Terry Fator, aka “The Human Jukebox” […]
Joan Rivers Book Signing Event “Men Are Stupid & They Like Big Boobs”
Joan Rivers, comedian and red carpet regular, signing copies of “Men Are Stupid & They Like Big Boobs” 1/29/09 7:30 PM at Barnes & Noble – Lincoln Triangle. New York, NY. 1/31/09 11:00 AM at […]
Stephen King’s “The Stand” Tray Case is Now Available for Pre-order
I just got an email from the Collector that the new case for “The Stand” is now available for pre-order. This case is specifically designed to house the original 1978 first edition of the book. […]
Brendan Fraser Book Signing Event in NY
Brendan Fraser, star of “The Mummy” & “Inkheart”, signing copies of Inkheart 1/14/09 7:00 PM at Borders Books – Columbus Circle. New York, NY. Brendan James Fraser (born December 3, 1968) is a Canadian-American actor […]
Easton Press – The Columbia Encyclopedia – Leather Bound
A highly regarded one-volume encyclopedia produced by Columbia University This incredible mammoth leather bound edition measures 12″ x 9.5″, is 3″ thick, and weighs about 40 lbs (est). Easton Press full genuine leather with 22kt […]
Easton Press – The Guns of August , Barbara Tuchman
The Guns of August, originally published as August 1914 (1962), is a military history book written by Barbara Tuchman. It primarily describes the events of the first month of World War I. The focus of […]
Video: Collecting Autographed and Inscribed Books
Here is an expertvillage video covering some basics on signed & inscribed books. “How much does an autograph increase the value of a book? Learn tips for collecting autographed and inscribed books in this free […]
The Rare Manuscript by the Founder of Dianetics, L. Ron. Hubbard
Science of Survival is a book published in 1951 by L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Dianetics and Scientology. The title of Science of Survival alludes to Science and Sanity, a highly popular work by […]
Perez Hilton, online gossip guy, signing copies of Red Carpet Suicide
Perez Hilton, online gossip guy, signing copies of Red Carpet Suicide 1/6/09 7:00 PM at Borders Books – Columbus Circle. New York, NY. 1/10/09 3:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Mall of America. Bloomington, […]
Tony Curtis Book Signing Event, American Prince
Tony Curtis, legendary film star, signing copies of American Prince. Tony Curtis is an American film actor. He is best known for light comic roles, especially his musician on the run from gangsters in Some […]
Video: Most Expensive Modern Book on the Market – The Great Gatsby $120,000 – $180,000
Catherine Williamson discusses what may be the most expensive modern first edition on the market today. The audio is a bit faint but you can still make out the dialog. She estimates the auction value […]