Autograph or Eyesore: When Signatures Help and Hurt a Book Collector
When it comes to the world of book collecting, signatures can help or hurt the value of any given book. Ever wonder what all the “signed by the author” fuss is about? Or why it […]
On Book Collecting
Books on Book Collecting: Essential Titles for the New or Veteran Collector
When in doubt, look it up! For every book-lover, this command is common — the answer to the questions: What does that word mean? How is it spelled? Who wrote this-or-that book? How does this-or-that […]
Remainder Marks on Books
Before we can define what a remainder mark is and how it affects the value of a book, we must first define a remaindered book. What is a Remaindered Book? A remaindered book is an […]
Book Grading Definitions from Very Fine to Uncollected Condition.
When it comes to topic of book collecting, there is nothing more important than the condition, which usually has a direct correlation to its value. Therefore, when you are seeking to add that special edition […]
How To Spot A Fake (Facsimile) Antiquarian Book Dust Jacket
In the world of rare and antiquarian book collecting, an original dust jacket will greatly increase the value of a book over the same book without its original dust jacket. Because of this fact, it […]
Caring For Your Collectible Books
So, you’ve started collecting books of value and you want to know the ins and outs, the dos and don’ts, of caring for your valuable books… Marking Your Books First thing’s first: don’t mark your […]
For Collectors: Defining the Condition of a Book
If you are considering a book to add to your library, one of the most important factors will be the condition of that book. While valuation is somewhat subjective, as different sellers will have different […]
What Factors Determine the Value of First Editions
If you are fairly new to book collecting and looking to build your library of first editions, or looking to part with a first edition in your collection, you may find yourself in the same […]
Beginners Tips for Identifying a First Edition
One of the questions we’re most often asked by those new to book collecting is, “How do I know if a book is truly a first edition?” While the indicators for first editions can vary […]
For the Serious Collector: What makes a book valuable?
If you are new to book collecting, you may be wondering what factors go into determining the value of a book. Successful collectors consider a number of things when contemplating a purchase that will enhance […]
75th Anniversary of Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Last month marked the 75th anniversary of Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. When the book was first published in May of 1936, it set publishing records. Soon after Mitchell’s death in 1949, over […]
Justin Cronin discusses The Passage
Justin Cronin was recently on Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos to discuss his new book The Passage. During the interview, he was surprised by a very special guest. Take a look: Justin Cronin (born […]
Stephen King “Full Dark, No Stars” Story Titles and plots
The story titles and plot synopses for Full Dark, No Stars have now been announced. The book is scheduled for release this November. Published by Scribner, it will be 352 pages. 1922 The story opens […]