You know a book is special when you feel compelled to have it even if the written content itself is not necessarily of interest. That said, a beauteous binding might entice someone to delve into a written work that might not have otherwise caught their attention. Enjoyed this first peek at your collection, and also looking forward to seeing more of the 'Bedazzler Bible'.
Yeah! I'm doing an episode of Bite Sized Book History about publisher's cloth bindings soon, so "books that entice customers to read them" are definitely on my mind :)
Loved this video! It was so interesting to see and hear about the books in your personal collection. I especially enjoyed learning about how to handle a rare book. (The little spatula is cool!) Also, I especially liked seeing the horse drawing...loved that and enjoyed imagining the child drawing it. One note on an insert you used your video, though...you do NOT look like Marge Simpson! Lol! Keep up the great work!
Very interesting video! About the first book, you are correct: the 3aP inscribed on the spine refers to Tertia pars (the third part) of the Summa. If we imagine that it would be close to other volumes of the Summa, it would serve as both the book title and its position on the shelf.
Another great video, thank you for that! As a book collector of early modern books, I find the same things interesting about old books as you do. You can tell a whole story, just describing one single book. Maybe a bit of advice about showing a book in a video: - A visualizer would be quite helpful in your case I think (example; images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61TUxXW0bLL._AC_SL1320_.jpg) - I use a book cushion to support books when I handle them. Those are much easier to use and support the books better.
I just discovered your channel - subscribed and binge watching your videos. Incredible content and presentation! You mentioned getting your first Kindle. I would be very interested in learning you views on the whole paper vs. ebook discussion. Do you see a place for them both? Which format you prefer as your everyday reading? Buying modern books vs modern editions of classic books vs collecting vintage books? I'm really in a conundrum with this paper vs ebook debate, as I love reading on my Kindle (convenience, lightening, weight etc.), but I'm afraid that if readers will stop buying physical books the bookstores and libraries will disappear and that is not a world I want to live in.
Maybe I have an idea about a next video. Can you show us the most valuable book in your book case? I realize "value" is very subjective. It could be monetary, historical or personal value. What makes a book valuable for you as a person? For me this would be a very useful topic.
@@BookHistoria I have another idea about a topic: Are there fake early modern books? If yes, how can you recognize them? If no, why not? What is the difference between a facsimile and a fake book? In my 20 years of book collecting I have never seen a fake early modern book (as far as I know hahaha).
Great video! It's wonderful to see all the layers of history in the details of your books!
You know a book is special when you feel compelled to have it even if the written content itself is not necessarily of interest. That said, a beauteous binding might entice someone to delve into a written work that might not have otherwise caught their attention.
Enjoyed this first peek at your collection, and also looking forward to seeing more of the 'Bedazzler Bible'.
Yeah! I'm doing an episode of Bite Sized Book History about publisher's cloth bindings soon, so "books that entice customers to read them" are definitely on my mind :)
Loved this video! It was so interesting to see and hear about the books in your personal collection. I especially enjoyed learning about how to handle a rare book. (The little spatula is cool!) Also, I especially liked seeing the horse drawing...loved that and enjoyed imagining the child drawing it. One note on an insert you used your video, though...you do NOT look like Marge Simpson! Lol! Keep up the great work!
Very interesting video! About the first book, you are correct: the 3aP inscribed on the spine refers to Tertia pars (the third part) of the Summa. If we imagine that it would be close to other volumes of the Summa, it would serve as both the book title and its position on the shelf.
Nice video, Allie!! I love hearing your narration and insights :)
Thank you so much for this video! It was fascinating and thought-provoking! :)
Another great video, thank you for that! As a book collector of early modern books, I find the same things interesting about old books as you do. You can tell a whole story, just describing one single book.
Maybe a bit of advice about showing a book in a video:
- A visualizer would be quite helpful in your case I think (example; images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61TUxXW0bLL._AC_SL1320_.jpg)
- I use a book cushion to support books when I handle them. Those are much easier to use and support the books better.
I just discovered your channel - subscribed and binge watching your videos. Incredible content and presentation! You mentioned getting your first Kindle. I would be very interested in learning you views on the whole paper vs. ebook discussion. Do you see a place for them both? Which format you prefer as your everyday reading? Buying modern books vs modern editions of classic books vs collecting vintage books? I'm really in a conundrum with this paper vs ebook debate, as I love reading on my Kindle (convenience, lightening, weight etc.), but I'm afraid that if readers will stop buying physical books the bookstores and libraries will disappear and that is not a world I want to live in.
Maybe I have an idea about a next video. Can you show us the most valuable book in your book case? I realize "value" is very subjective. It could be monetary, historical or personal value. What makes a book valuable for you as a person? For me this would be a very useful topic.
Ah, that's a really cool idea!
@@BookHistoria I have another idea about a topic:
Are there fake early modern books? If yes, how can you recognize them? If no, why not? What is the difference between a facsimile and a fake book? In my 20 years of book collecting I have never seen a fake early modern book (as far as I know hahaha).