TopPicks Index
Top 4 Book Organizers Software
With hundreds of books on your shelves in one (or more) rooms of your house, you may not know where to find your books. You may not know the value of your most valuable books, or which books you may want to trade in or sell. These software programs allow you to organize your library, so you know which books you have, where they came from, and more. Then, you can start building your list of books to buy for your library. Read on.
Top 6 Book Collecting Guides
Whether you're collecting books for fun or profit, these books offer introductions to the practice of book collecting. Learn about the history of book collecting; understand what to do (and not to do) when you're building your collection of books. Discover what to look for in book collecting: first editions, collectible authors, autographs, and rarity. Read more about the basics of book collecting with this list of books!
Top 5 Book Price Guides
How much is your book worth? Is there a book you want to purchase, but you don't know the value of the book? These price guides should pave the way for you to better understand what books to buy, when to sell, and how much those books are worth. Read more from these book price guides.
Top 1 Books About Book Care, Restoration & Conservation
How do you prevent your books from becoming tattered and worn? Or, if you buy a book that is damaged or in a state of disrepair, how do you repair or restore the book to good condition? These books offer tips, tricks and specific instructions on how to care for your book collection, practice conservation, repair damage, and clean stains. Read more about book care and repair.
Top 4 Books About Book Collectors
Who were the greatest book collectors of all time? What books could be found in their libraries, and what made their collections unique? If you've ever wanted to know more about the lives and collections of other book collectors, these books offer an overview of some of the most famous collectors of books and literature. You'll also find tips and tricks from book collectors as they search the world for unique books. Read on.
Top 6 Books About Autographs
An autograph is a person's signature or handwriting. In addition to the novelty of having the autograph of a famous writer, some book collectors specifically seek out books that are inscribed with the author's autograph. You may find a book signed by Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, or another literary master. But, what is an autographed book worth? These books offer an overview and specific details about autographs, including discussions of the value of autographed books. Read on.
Top 3 Books About Book Jackets & Covers
Can you judge a book by its cover? What does the book jacket add to the book? Does the value of a book really increase when the book jacket is in perfect condition? If you were wondering what to think about book jackets, these books offer guides to the art of book covers. Read about the history of book covers and how the jacket relates to book contents. Read on.
Top 5 Books About Bookbinding
Do you known how a book is made? What parts or materials are brought together to create a book? Bookbinding is the art or profession of binding books. These books offer introductions to bookbinding: history, materials, techniques, and more. Find out how your books are put together, and try binding a book of your very own. Read on.