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Rare Book Hunting
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Author : Kurt W. Zimmerman
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2020-12
Rare Book Hunting written by Kurt W. Zimmerman and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12 with Book collecting categories.
My essays and escapades span over thirty years of rare book hunting--an exciting journey that is ongoing. Many of my friends are rare book people, and much of my free time revolves around bookish pursuits. I can't recall a day without thinking about a book and seldom without handling one. I write regularly on my blog about rare books I've found and their history. Recently, my wife and I began plans to expand our library space by converting the attic above the garage, so it seems inevitable that the book you hold in your hand would come to fruition. If you're already a rare book hunter no further prelude is needed. If you have found this book through curiosity or happenstance, and it creates a spark within, I strongly encourage you to follow your own book hunting path. The rewards are great and the space concerns never-ending. Kurt Zimmerman is a highly regarded book collector and author. He has been collecting for over thirty years in two areas: association items related to book collecting history (currently 7,000+ items) and first editions of Latin American literature (over 2,000 items). He received his Master's in Library and Information Science degree from UT-Austin while completing a three year internship at the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center. There he learned bibliography and rare books from the best in the field. He worked in the rare book trade and as director of the rare books & maps department at Butterfield & Butterfield auction house (now Bonham's) in San Francisco. Zimmerman is a co-founder of the Book Hunters Club of Houston. His established is popular blog bookcollectinghistory.com in 2011. The author can be reached directly at [email protected].
The Book Hunter S Guide And Encyclopedia Of Scarce And Rare Books
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Author : Jumping Frog Press
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1936
The Book Hunter S Guide And Encyclopedia Of Scarce And Rare Books written by Jumping Frog Press and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1936 with Rare books categories.
The Master Of Game
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Author : Edward of Norwich
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2013-10-09
The Master Of Game written by Edward of Norwich and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-09 with History categories.
The Master of Game is the oldest and most important work on the chase in the English language. Based primarily on Gaston de Foix's Livre de chasse, originally composed in 1387, The Master of Game was written by Edward of Norwich at his leisure between 1406 and 1413, mostly while being held prisoner for having treasonous designs against his cousin, Henry IV. While much of the book is almost an exact translation of de Foix, Edward added five chapters of his own to form the major source for our knowledge of the medieval hunt. The book begins with a description of the nature of popular quarry, such as the hare, deer, and badger, including their behavior, characteristics, and even smells, and then moves to a discussion of various hunting dog breeds and how to train them. The medieval chase was a ritual event, so the book continues with an explanation of the various rules and techniques for a successful hunt, including how food was to be distributed among the hunters, the support persons, and the dogs. Weapons and traps of choice are also described, as well as the different horn calls used for communication. The Master of Game is a unique text for naturalists, hunters, and persons interested in social history. Although hunting is nowadays far removed from most people's experience, it was of major interest in the time of Edward of Norwich for ritual, sport, and, of course, food. Some knowledge of the chase was essential for all persons of medieval times. This edition, the first paperback ever of the original version edited in 1909, includes a hearty foreword by Theodore Roosevelt, who adds some important contextual information about the chase and draws on his own vast hunting experience. A delight to read, even for those who are not keen on the sport, The Master of Game has, as one review exclaimed," all Chaucer's freshness, love of the open sky and fragrant woodland."
Guarded By Dragons
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Author : Rick Gekoski
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-07-08
Guarded By Dragons written by Rick Gekoski and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-08 with History categories.
The Times Best Literary Non-fiction Books 2021 - 'a super yarn' 'Rick Gekoski's encyclopaedic knowledge of rare books is matched only by the enthusiasm and brio with which he writes about them' Ian Rankin Rick Gekoski has been traversing the rocky terrain of the rare book trade for over fifty years. The treasure he seeks is scarce, carefully buried and often jealously guarded, knowledge of its hiding place shared through word of mouth like the myths of old. In Guarded by Dragons, Gekoski invites readers into this enchanted world as he reflects on the gems he has unearthed throughout his career. He takes us back to where his love of collecting began - perusing D.H. Lawrence first editions in a slightly suspect Birmingham carpark. What follows are dizzying encounters with literary giants as Gekoski publishes William Golding, plays ping-pong with Salman Rushdie and lunches with Graham Greene. A brilliant stroke of luck sees Sylvia Plath's personal copy of The Great Gatsby fall into Gekoski's lap, only for him to discover the perils of upsetting a Poet Laureate when Ted Hughes demands its return. Hunting for literary treasure is not without its battles and Gekoski boldly breaks the cardinal rule never to engage in a lawsuit with someone much richer than yourself, while also guarding his bookshop from the most unlikely of thieves. The result is an unparalleled insight into an almost mythical world where priceless first editions of Ulysses can vanish, and billionaires will spend as much gold as it takes to own the manuscript of J.K. Rowling's Tales of Beedle the Bard. Engaging, funny and shrewd, Guarded by Dragons is a fascinating discussion on value and worth. At the same time, Gekoski artfully reveals how a manuscript can tell a thousand stories.
Rare Books Uncovered
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Author : Rebecca Rego Barry
language : en
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Release Date : 2015-12
Rare Books Uncovered written by Rebecca Rego Barry and has been published by Voyageur Press (MN) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
"Discoveries of rare and collectible books are chronicled in stories from both casual and die-hard book collectors"--
The Adventures Of A Treasure Hunter
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Author : Charles P. Everitt
language : en
Publisher: Boston : Little, Brown
Release Date : 1951
The Adventures Of A Treasure Hunter written by Charles P. Everitt and has been published by Boston : Little, Brown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1951 with American literature categories.
The Goon Library
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Author : Eric Powell
language : en
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date : 2017-06-20
The Goon Library written by Eric Powell and has been published by Dark Horse Comics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-20 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
The return of the Zombie Priest, a Latin-tongued Godzilla, drunk sailors, and a Halloween visit from Billy the Kid are just a few of the special tricks and treats included in the Goon Library finale. What's left of the Zombie Priest's race of witches comes after the Goon, forcing him to face his nightmares or lose his town! The witch coven believes that control of Goon s town will soon be in their grasp and his tragic soul will contribute to the curse that increases their power. But has their plot destroyed the Goon or created a monster too savage for them to withstand?
The Girls Guide To Hunting And Fishing
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Author : Melissa Bank
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2005-05-26
The Girls Guide To Hunting And Fishing written by Melissa Bank and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-05-26 with Fiction categories.
Generous-hearted and wickedly insightful, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing is the New York Times bestselling novel by Melissa Bank The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing maps the progress of Jane Rosenal as she sets out on a personal and spirited expedition through the perilous terrain of sex, love, relationships, and the treacherous waters of the workplace. Soon Jane is swept off her feet by an older man and into a Fitzgeraldesque whirl of cocktail parties, country houses, and rules that were made to be broken, but comes to realise that it's a world where the stakes are much too high for comfort. With an unforgettable comic touch, Bank skilfully teases out universal issues, puts a clever new spin on the mating dance, and captures in perfect pitch what it's like to come of age as a young woman. 'This chronicle of a New Yorker's relationships has a wit and perceptiveness that singles it out from the crowd' Guardian 'As hilarious as Girls' Guide is, there's a wise, serious core here' Wall Street Journal 'A sexy, pour-your-heart-out, champagne tingle of a read-thoughtful, wise, and tell-all honest. Bank's is a voice that you'll remember' Cosmopolitan
Round And About The Book Stalls
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Author : J Herbert ( Slater
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Round And About The Book Stalls written by J Herbert ( Slater and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This book is a comprehensive guide for book collectors, with a focus on finding valuable and rare books at second-hand bookstalls. It includes tips and advice on book-hunting, as well as detailed descriptions and histories of various rare and collectible books. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Catalogue Of Old And Rare Books Offered For Sale
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Author : Pickering & Chatto
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
A Catalogue Of Old And Rare Books Offered For Sale written by Pickering & Chatto and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with Antiquarian booksellers categories.