We've gotten to know a guy named Fred, who is trying to learn about bookscouting. He frequents thrift stores, buys books he thinks might be worth something, and brings them in to see if he's hit on any. Fred is also what we in the trade call a bibliochondriac. He thinks there's something wrong with his books. "Smell … [Read more...]
Next session of Printed Page College is Saturday, December 8
For the seasoned collector, the ardent bibliophile, or the interested beginner -- or even for someone who just wants a free donut and coffee -- the Printed Page College of Biblio Knowledge is the best way to spend an hour and a half on a Saturday morning. You'll learn the basics of book terminology, how to identify … [Read more...]
Today’s Chapter of “Answering Your Own Questions”
A customer was bemoaning the loss of brick and mortar used bookstores, wondering aloud what is causing that. He then offered us $10 for a $20 book. … [Read more...]
Our first chapbook!
We're proud of our first chapbook -- a signed, limited edition printing of 19 of our favorite stories from our newsletter. If you'd like a copy, drop us an email. … [Read more...]
Cue the “Twilight Zone” music
Several weeks ago, a woman brought a small collection of books into the store for us to buy. She told us her aunt was an antiquarian bookseller in Los Angeles some years ago. In the collection were some catalogs, pamphlets and other ephemera from someone named Jake Zeitlin. Naturally, we wondered: Who was Jake … [Read more...]
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