Whether you're an avid collector, a curious newbie, or just someone interested in books, you'll want to sign up for our book-collecting class. It's Saturday, March 21 from 9 to 10:30 at Printed Page, and it's free. But you do need to RSVP, because space is limited. You'll learn helpful information about book … [Read more...]
An inheritance
I get to know a lot of people after it's too late to meet them. Their books tell me who they were. Go into a stranger's house and look at their books, and you'll come as close as possible to reading their mind. The other day, I got to meet Warren through the books his widow brought me. She came with her daughter and … [Read more...]
Two new book events deserve YOUR attention
Our next session of famed Printed Page College of Biblio Knowledge (yes, you can pay us to get your kid in) will be Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 9 to 10:30 am at Printed Page, 1416 S. Bdwy. You'll learn the basics of book collecting, including book terminology, how to identify first editions, pitfalls to avoid, book … [Read more...]
She who hesitates
A sad occurrence yesterday at Printed Page Bookshop provides a cautionary tale for all of us. A young woman came in and showed me a photo of a vintage poetry book she'd seen in the store a few days earlier. "Do you still have this?" she asked me. Sadly, we had sold the book over the weekend. People, when you are in a … [Read more...]
2019 book school dates set
We're scheduled the dates for our wildly popular and highly informative Printed Page College of Biblio Knowledge. All classes are free. -Saturday, March 16 -Saturday, July 27 -Saturday, October 26 All classes are from 9 to 10:30. Call us (303-777-7653) or write ([email protected]) to reserve … [Read more...]