Rare and Used Books

Going down the list of rare and used book stores in the telephone directory you find your book at a fancy rare book store in town only its the British hardcover that came out after the paperback original therefore it is the first hardcover edition but not the true first edition Thats the paperback so youre not interested You only want a nice inexpensive copy The book barn somewhere off interstate exit 47 has not only rooms but stories full of old books but you drove out their once and know their books are mainly nonfiction and sets like The Harvard Classics so you skip this call

On the other hand the nearby paperback trader where your wife takes in romance paperbacks for credit towards more romances might have a less Costly copy Unfortunately the best they can do is recommend a used book store that carries a larger selection of hardcovers You were about to call them anyway The general used book stores ad states they sell used rare and outofprint books hardcovers as well as paperbacks Youre sure its the place to find The Mad Screaming Brain From Asteroid X maybe a vintage paperback or a laterprinting hardcover in their science fiction section but youre disappointed again The owner then tells you all about his book search service Theres a nonrefundable fee of course up front too whether he finds the book or not You suspected he wasnt exactly a dim bulb when he immediately knew all about your author This only confirms your suspicion.A neighbor across the street found a part for his table saw on eBay so you try them next They have more books than you thought although you wouldnt mind seeing more like The Mad Screaming Brain From Asteroid X for instance You also learn that they arent all sold at auction either because many have a little Buy It Now sign next to them A bidding war is going on for The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs the creator of Tarzan Theres a photo of the book in a dust jacket that looks pretty new The bidding is up to $900 so you decide to check in the next day to find out whos in the lead As usual Amazon has millions of great books Several new titles by Theo G Nash you never knew existed come up in a search along with a few outofprint ones too so you write them down for future reference In addition your daughter in Cincinnati has it in her head to send you selfhelp books about retirement from Amazon You prefer she diversify One used paperback copy of The Mad Screaming Brain From Asteroid X turns out to be available by a dealer for $150 and its only in good condition which couldnt be too good because other books are rated very good and like new Being a retired accountant you know all about supply and demand You also figure that since the books are sold on Amazon they get a cut so purchasing directly from the dealer is less costlier.In the back of your grandsons Harry Potter magazine that he lost on his last visit is an ad for a rare and used book store in West Hollywood that specializes in science fiction fantasy and horror You cruise over to their website and it turns out they have nearly two dozen hardtofind books by Theo G Nance a regular cornucopia if you will including an advance reading copy whatever that is and a tradesize softcover of the one they made into a movie illustrated with film stills.Of course your title is still missing so you break down and order a book club edition of its prequel in near fine condition for $10 This book club is an inexpensive hardcover just like you now decide youre after because its easier to get hold of than a paperback and the text is larger too After all youre getting along in years and your eye sight isnt what it used to be Its been a real learning experience though. By the time you need another bookcase for your growing science fiction collection youre an expert at finding used and rare books and the best websites are saved in your browser. Antique sCollecting classic books is an ideal pursuit for those who have both an appreciation of literature and a love of antiques It can be very rewarding to begin developing a personal and unique collection of texts that reflects both your appreciation of antiques and your individuality. Typically classic books are defined as works of literature that have stood the test of time Therefore many of the literary pieces that are considered classic are ones that were written long ago and in many cases are currently out of print Searching for first and early editions of classic books can be a challenging adventure for avid antique collectors and others who appreciate great works of literature .The childrens literature genre is what first comes to mind for many people when they think about classic books There are a number of classic childrens books each with its own timeless message that have been shared through multiple generations What better way to evoke memories of the stories of your childhood than to begin a collection of classic childrens literature works representative of your own family traditionsEven as adults the greatest childrens literature of our time speaks to us The best childrens classics make statements about life hope mankind and spirituality Whether your collection of childrens books simply serves as a decorative element in your home or if you and your loved ones kids and grownups alike enjoy reading and rereading them there is something comforting about being surrounded by great literary works that have played an important role in the lives of generations of children