Book Collecting & Care
- Book Care - Book Collecting (13)
- Book Value - How much is it worth? (0)
- Book-Building and Book-Making (1)
- Choose a Book (12)
- Used & Rare Books (0)
Adventures Amoung Books - Andrew Lang
Read "Adventures Amoung Books," by Andrew Lang.
Battle of the Books - Jonathan Swift
Read "The Battle of the Books," by Jonathan Swift (1667-1745).
Bibliomania--Addiction to the Classics
Are you addicted to books? You may go to any lengths to find a particular book. Bibliomania is "a gentle madness," a joy that's been enjoyed by bibliomanics, bookworms, book lovers, book hunters, and other readers throughout history. Read about what famous writers have said about thier passions for books; and then discover why you can derive such a pleasure from reading the classics!
Get an Autograph on a Literary Book
An autograph is a handwritten name, but how do you get your book signed. Here are a few ideas about how you get get your literary book signed by the writer. Read on.
Profile of a Book Collector
“Start at the beginning”--it’s what I’ve always heard. And, with book collecting, I believe that statement to be true. Of the avid readers and book collectors I’ve known in my life, I think a great majority could be said to have been born that way.
What is book collecting?
Find out more about book collecting.
The Art of Book-Making
Read "The Art of Book-Making," by Washington Irving.
Protect Books From Cat Claws
If you have cats that like to scratch, you may find your books in serious danger. Here are a few tips for protecting your books from cat claws. Read on.
Why Collect Books?
Find out why we collect books.
Resources for Conservation Professionals
"CoOL, a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries, is a full text library of conservation information, covering a wide spectrum of topics of interest to those involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials." Read on.
Your Old Books
"This guide covers some frequently asked questions about rare books and book values. The answers are meant only as general responses to these questions, and the many possible exceptions are not described."
Find 'Collectible' Books - Local
The process of finding rare and collectible books isn't really a mystery--it just takes time, patience, and practiced knowledge. Sometimes, it also requires that you look at familiar places from a different perspective. Here are a few ideas to consider when you are searching for books in your local area--to enhance your collection!
Terms of Use in Book Collecting and Selling/Buying
How do you determine the condition of a book? Here are some ways to describe a book...