That is super cool to know! You are always welcome by the gallery in Manhattan as well - albeit I am only there a few days a month now so it is just by appt
This approach about the story behind a book is everything and it’s a great conversation starter! The other day i purchased a book from 1771 by Nicolas Sylvestre Bergier who was a high ranking catholic theologian in France and wrote books that went against the then enlightenment period and against the philosophies and atheism of Rousseau and Voltaire. He strictly supported the Church in all matters. It’s interesting because his books are the other side of the coin in the enlightenment period and don’t warrant any attention and he himself isn’t really that well known or popular, whereas we all know who Rousseau is. So its interesting to have something from the period from someone who stood on the other side of the debate. It’s a beautiful leather bound book with gold gilding and with an “privilège du Roi” inscription. Perhaps you could make a video that explains the privilege system of who got to print what and what was given authorization versus what wasn’t, just an idea anyway take care!
Thanks for the comment. Yes old books certainly allow one to explore the tangents, forgotten stories, more obscure arguments. I think the privilege system is so different for various countries and regions, it may be hard to make an insightful single video especially when I have to make videos based on what inventory I have.
Good to hear you again. I search Google for your latest presentations and was surprised when this latest popped up on my phone. I hope you have received the books I sent for your daughters - sent to the California address you gave me. Perhaps the box was lost in the mail.
Hi Betty, I was travelling so much and I meant to write . The box arrived and is in my office. I will open in the next couple days and thank you!! Adam
Intriguing insights... I've been on a lark lately looking up "Rare" books from the early to mid 20th century... bouncing around Wikipedia pages for well known and more obscure authors... selecting a book from them and going to see what the going price is for a "true first edition"... say, Earl Derr Biggers (August 26, 1884 - April 5, 1933) who created "Charlie Chan"... I'll research the first book introducing him... "The House Without a Key" (1925)... Abe Books has a very good first edition with dust jacket going for $750... or a paperback from 1986 only costing $3...
My father has a large collection of military books however earlier on when I was a kid he had various categories including early paranormal. I was wondering where I could find such a book?
Wow! Thanks for asking the question about position of storage, Richard Vas’s, and your answer, Adam. I just completed my search and compilation of my Dvorak Family Tree and had it bound. It is huge - not quite four inches thick! I will be sure to let my family know it should lay flat! Now why didn’t I think of that?
I teach typography here in NY I will screen this outstanding video for my class. Thank you
That is super cool to know! You are always welcome by the gallery in Manhattan as well - albeit I am only there a few days a month now so it is just by appt
So happy to see you posting again! Your videos are a gift and a treasure. 😊
Thank hon so much ans happy holidays
Just love love all your info thank you so much
Appreciate the kind comment
Always a pleasure watching your videos.
Very kind
Love this guy
This approach about the story behind a book is everything and it’s a great conversation starter! The other day i purchased a book from 1771 by Nicolas Sylvestre Bergier who was a high ranking catholic theologian in France and wrote books that went against the then enlightenment period and against the philosophies and atheism of Rousseau and Voltaire. He strictly supported the Church in all matters. It’s interesting because his books are the other side of the coin in the enlightenment period and don’t warrant any attention and he himself isn’t really that well known or popular, whereas we all know who Rousseau is. So its interesting to have something from the period from someone who stood on the other side of the debate. It’s a beautiful leather bound book with gold gilding and with an “privilège du Roi” inscription. Perhaps you could make a video that explains the privilege system of who got to print what and what was given authorization versus what wasn’t, just an idea anyway take care!
Thanks for the comment. Yes old books certainly allow one to explore the tangents, forgotten stories, more obscure arguments. I think the privilege system is so different for various countries and regions, it may be hard to make an insightful single video especially when I have to make videos based on what inventory I have.
Good to hear you again. I search Google for your latest presentations and was surprised when this latest popped up on my phone. I hope you have received the books I sent for your daughters - sent to the California address you gave me. Perhaps the box was lost in the mail.
Hi Betty, I was travelling so much and I meant to write . The box arrived and is in my office. I will open in the next couple days and thank you!! Adam
Thanks Adam
Intriguing insights... I've been on a lark lately looking up "Rare" books from the early to mid 20th century... bouncing around Wikipedia pages for well known and more obscure authors... selecting a book from them and going to see what the going price is for a "true first edition"... say, Earl Derr Biggers (August 26, 1884 - April 5, 1933) who created "Charlie Chan"... I'll research the first book introducing him... "The House Without a Key" (1925)... Abe Books has a very good first edition with dust jacket going for $750... or a paperback from 1986 only costing $3...
vialibri.net is pretty comprehensive and bargains pop up as there are just so many books - especially when they are not sought after high spots
Hey there, Adam. May I ask why you store some books vertically and others horizontally? Sorry for the question being off topic. :P
Largw Folios should be horizontal. Other are fine. I am not the best example of proper storage since I am moving things around everyday
My father has a large collection of military books however earlier on when I was a kid he had various categories including early paranormal. I was wondering where I could find such a book?
Try vialibri.net using keywords
@@RareBookBuyer thank you so much for the source and the prompt response!
I see you keep some books standing up. Isn't that hard on the spine? I heard it's better to lay them flat.
Unless they are large heavy folios or the foot of the spine is fragile, they can be stood up with no issues
@@RareBookBuyer
Okay... thanks 😊
Wow! Thanks for asking the question about position of storage, Richard Vas’s, and your answer, Adam. I just completed my search and compilation of my Dvorak Family Tree and had it bound. It is huge - not quite four inches thick! I will be sure to let my family know it should lay flat! Now why didn’t I think of that?