Used and Rare: Travels in the Book World
by Lawrence Goldstone, Nancy Goldstone
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Author: Lawrence Goldstone, Nancy GoldstoneEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-04-15
ISBN: 0312187688
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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Book Review: A Book for Book Lovers
Summary: 4 Stars
Nancy and Lawrence Goldstone loved reading and they loved books, cheap paperbacks led to hard covers, which led to 1st editions. Before they knew it, the Goldstones, were not only book collectors they were beginning to seriously consider spending the "big bucks" real book collecting requires. Where once an ancient leather bound edition of Dickens had them running for the bookstore exit, by the middle of their story the Goldstones become captivated if not obsessed with such books.
In terms of learning the ins and outs of book collecting, there isn't a ton of information much here. The joy of this book is following a couple that love books. From basement stores in New England to first class offices in New York, the travel from book nook to book store looking for the best deals. Like any hobby, they flirt with obsession and the real drama comes not from the books, but from the people, the other "book freaks", they meet along the way.
"Used & Rare" is an eye-opening look into a world of musty paper, bookworms, and great literature.
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