Some people might say that his collection of books is excessive. More people would say that they dont understand why he would want a collection of over 600 copies of the same book.
Mount Vernon, George Washington's Virginia estate, has received a record gift of $38 million to construct a research library on its grounds.
Please visit us at the Los Angeles ABAA Bookfair at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza between Friday, February 12, 2010 at 5:00pm and Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 5:00pm. Books Tell You Why will be in booth 419. We usually get a couple of complimentary tickets, please contact us if interested.
Unfortunately, fraudulent behaviors and practices dont stop. This time, a Maya Angelou first edition of Wouldnt Take Nothing For My Journey Now.
Found at a Pennsylvania bookseller, Books Tell You Why inspector Christopher Koch identified this forgery: a traced signature. How is this being done?
Larry McMurtry has enjoyed a literary career most writers can only dream about. He found success quickly.
A fascinating little movie/book on Going West. A great contribution by the New Zealand Book Council - where books come to life:
So here is how this book thing started, a couple of hundred years ago. Quite obviously the initial books triggered a number of questions among the medieval users. The establishment of the medieval help-desk was a much needed solution.
Ready for Valentine's Day? So, they're making this movie on "our" beach, Charleston, South Carolina. They must have known that we have all Nicholas Sparks books, signed first editions. The "Dear John" book must have known that Channing Tatum is on the beach for a shooting. "Dear John" is now signed by Sparks and Tatum.
So here is how this book thing started, a couple of hundred years ago. Quite obvious that the initial books triggered a number of questions among the medieval users. The establishment of the medieval help-desk was a much needed solution. We're thinking about hiring those guys for our rare books section.....
