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Basbanes, Nicholas A.
Among the Gently Mad: Strategies and Perspectives for the Book Hunter in the 21st Century (A John Macrae/owl Book)
Imprint: New York, John McRae. Owl Books, 2003
Edition: 1st Pbk Edition
Binding: Softback
"Sharing the superb insight he has gathered from booksellers over the years, Nicholas Basbanes offers a refresher course on the fundamentals that endure, while questioning certain practices of doubtful validity. Topics include how to determine if a book is a first edition, how to spot book club editions, the importance of dust jackets, scouting the flea markets, how to work the book fairs, and the importance of handling the goods, as well as discussing less tangible issues like spotting trends and having a focus. Then he takes a long look at the pros and cons of Internet buying, illuminating how you can use these electronic tools to your advantage and making this the book no modern collector will want to be without."250p. bibliography, index. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Soft cover
Stock number: 043001. ISBN: 0805074414
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Kalamos Books
$US 12.50 | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas A
Every Book Its' Reader: The Power Of The Printed Written Word To Stir the World
Imprint: New York, HarperCollins, 2005
Edition: 1st US Edition
Binding:
Hardback
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With Dust Jacket
Inspired by a landmark exhibition "Printing and the Mind of Man' at the British Museum in 1963 to celebrate five eventful centuries of the printed word, the author offers a lively consideration of writings that have "made things happen" in the world. xviii,360p. 16 p of plates. Unread copy, remainder mark, else as new. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: As New
Stock number: 042683. ISBN: 0060593237
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Kalamos Books
$US 30.00 | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas A.
A Gentle Madness Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books
Imprint: Henry Holt Owl Edition, 1996
Edition: First Edition; Fourth Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Inscription: Signed, inscribed or annotated
SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR - 1st Owl Edition, 4th Printing in Near Fine Condition or Better Throughout. Covered by mylar jacket protector and shows light shelf wear to bottom only. Brown boards, black cloth spine, beautiful dark DJ with extensive gilt (shows code 0895 on inside front flap) ; Signed by Author, Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Stock number: 6156. ISBN: 0805036539
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Boomer's Books
$US 99.95 | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas A
A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books
Imprint: New York, Henry Holt, 1995
Edition: 2nd Printing
Binding: Hardcover
638pp. B&W Illustrations. Beautiful copy in unclipped DJ, 8vo, Fine in Fine DJ
Stock number: 007975. ISBN: 0805036539
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Chris Hartmann, Bookseller
$US 50.00 | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas
A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books
Imprint: New York, Henry Holt, 1995
Edition: 1st
Binding: hardcover
Inscription: Signed, inscribed or annotated
Fine copy in fine dust jacket, 8vo, 638 pp., Signed by the author on the half-title page., Author's first book; the true first edition from 1995.
Stock number: BOOKS114999I. ISBN: 9780805036534
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Abacus Bookshop
$US 125.00 | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas
A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books
Imprint: New York, Henry Holt, 1995
Edition: 1st
Binding: hardcover
Fine copy in fine dust jacket, 8vo, 638 pp., Author's first book; the true first edition from 1995
Stock number: BOOKS003487I.
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Abacus Bookshop
$US 125.00 | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas A.
A GENTLE MADNESS: BIBLIOPHILES, BIBLIOMANES, AND THE ETERNAL PASSION FOR BO OKS
Imprint: Holt Paperbacks, 1999
Binding: Paperback
A crisp clean softcover, no markings throughout: What a delightful book about books and people who love books! As a second generation bibliophile, a possible bibliomane who had several people move out of my house a year ago because they erroneously believed that my books were taking over the household, and a devout employee of "Earth's Biggest Bookstore," I can vouch that Basbanes accurately describes the glorious role of book collectors as archivists of human knowledge, and -- in continual counterpoint -- sometimes pathologically obsessed book junkies., Near Fine
Stock number: RWARE0000018445. ISBN: 9780805061765
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Infinity Books Japan
¥ 1,200.00 (approx. $US 10.92 ) | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas
A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books
Imprint: New York, Henry Holt, 1996
Edition: Later prt.
Binding: hardcover
Inscription: Signed, inscribed or annotated
Fine copy in fine dust jacket, 8vo, 638 pp., Inscribed & signed by the author on the half-title page., Author's first book.
Stock number: BOOKS054047I. ISBN: 9780805036534
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Abacus Bookshop
$US 75.00 | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas A
Patience & Fortitude: A Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places, and Book Culture
Imprint: New York, Perennial HarperCollins, 2003
Edition: 1st Pbk Edition
Binding: Softback
The obsessive passion people have had over the past twenty-five hundred years to possess books is commonly known as bibliomania. Basbanes expands the meaning , focusing on the more comprehensive concept of book culture. Visiting many key 'book places' around the world, he talks with a striking variety of kindred spirits, each one a living testament to the unending relevance of these essential artifacts in our lives. He explores the changing form of the book over the centuries and describes the nature of the institutions that have evolved to contain them, including acedmic, public, private, and national repositories. He documents many pertinent book stories that have not been told before, and offers unprecedented depth to others that have barely scratched the surface. He profiles the experiences and thoughts of all kinds of dedicated 'book people', be they librarians, readers, writers, bookmakers, booksellers, preservationists, or collectors. 603p.. Book. Book Condition: As New. Binding: Trade Paperback
Stock number: 042682. ISBN: 0060514469
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Kalamos Books
$US 20.00 | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas A.
Patience and Fortitude: A Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places and Book Culture
Imprint: New York, HarperCollins, 2001
Edition: 1st
Binding: hardcover
Inscription: Signed, inscribed or annotated
Fine copy in fine dust jacket, 8vo, 636 pp., Signed by the author on the half-title page.
Stock number: BOOKS115000I. ISBN: 9780060196950
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Abacus Bookshop
$US 30.00 | 
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Basbanes, Nicholas A
Patience & Fortitude: A Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places, and Book Culture
Imprint: New York, HarperCollins, 2001
Edition: Uncorrected Proof
Binding: Softback
The obsessive passion people have had over the past twenty-five hundred years to possess books is commonly known as bibliomania. Basbanes expands the meaning , focusing on the more comprehensive concept of book culture. Visiting many key 'book places' around the world, he talks with a striking variety of kindred spirits, each one a living testament to the unending relevance of these essential artifacts in our lives. He explores the changing form of the book over the centuries and describes the nature of the institutions that have evolved to contain them, including acedmic, public, private, and national repositories. He documents many pertinent book stories that have not been told before, and offers unprecedented depth to others that have barely scratched the surface. He profiles the experiences and thoughts of all kinds of dedicated 'book people', be they librarians, readers, writers, bookmakers, booksellers, preservationists, or collectors. 603p.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover
Stock number: 043649. ISBN: 0060196955
Bookseller's details and sales conditions: Kalamos Books
$US 25.00 | 
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