In an interview for the upcoming issue of the New York Times magazine, Obama said he’s grown tired of briefing books and has been spending his time reading “Netherland”, a Joseph O’Neill’s 2008 novel. “Netherland” […]
A book stolen by a Civil War soldier has been returned to Virginia’s Washington and Lee University, 145 years after he pilfered it. The University waived the overdue book fee, which at a dollar a […]
It appears that Stephen King is not too much of a Stephanie Meyer (“Twilight”) fan. He recently did an interview with USA Weekend, where he compared Meyer to J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter author. He […]
Get Super Bowl 2009 Tickets (Steelers vs. Cardinals) In the spirit of Superbowl weekend, we have gathered a collection of what is perhaps the most highly regarded and recommended Superbowl books and DVDs you will […]
John Updike, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, prolific man of letters and erudite chronicler of sex, divorce and other adventures in the postwar prime of the American empire, died Tuesday at age 76. Updike passed away […]
Did you ever want to know what Barack Obama’s favorite books are? Back in October of 2008, The New York Times asked him to provide a list of some of his most favorite books. Here […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This comprehensive guide is for anyone looking to purchase the signed limited edition of Stephen King’s “Six Stories” and who also wants to learn more about the book. This rare signed paperback is a short […]
Book collecting is the bringing together of books which in their contents, their form or the history of the individual copy possess some element of permanent interest, and either actually or prospectively are rare, in […]
A book’s provenance is a copy’s individual history, from the moment it leaves the printing press until the moment it comes into your hands. Determining provenance is rarely possible, but books may include indicative items […]
Collectible book prices are a finicky thing. So how to determine a rare book’s value? The best way may, in fact, be to sell it. Whenever the topic of collectible books comes up in discussion, […]
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