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A Controversial Rare-Book Dealer Tries to Rewrite His Own Ending

Glenn Horowitz is a prominent rare-book dealer known for selling the archives of famous authors, reflecting both a legacy and the end of their creative journeys.

Rare Editions of Pushkin Are Vanishing From Libraries Around Europe

A series of coordinated thefts of rare 19th-century Russian books has occurred across European libraries, leaving experts astonished.

The Surfer Dude Behind a Famous Jewel Heist

Letters and art from a famous jewel thief are featured at a New York antiquarian book fair.
Contrast between Murph the Surf's flashy jewel heist and Mike Cotter's book-focused trip to New York.

The Book of Colour Concepts: A New 800-Page Celebration of Color Theory, Including Works by Newton, Goethe, and Hilma af Kint

The Book of Colour Concepts features over 1000 images from rare books on color theory, making it widely accessible.
The book includes works by notable figures like Isaac Newton and covers various art forms beyond color theory.
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Sci-fi books are taking off again

Collecting first-edition sci-fi novels is becoming more mainstream as the genre continues to predict the future.
Screen adaptations can significantly increase the value of first-edition sci-fi novels.

5 independently owned bookstores to explore in Las Vegas

Barnes & Noble isn't the only bookstore option in Las Vegas.
There are five independently owned bookstores in Las Vegas that offer a variety of books and collectibles.

Sci-fi books are taking off again

Collecting first-edition sci-fi novels is becoming more mainstream as the genre continues to predict the future.
Screen adaptations can significantly increase the value of first-edition sci-fi novels.

5 independently owned bookstores to explore in Las Vegas

Barnes & Noble isn't the only bookstore option in Las Vegas.
There are five independently owned bookstores in Las Vegas that offer a variety of books and collectibles.
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Sticker Shock: The Most Expensive Book You Can Buy in Portland

Scarcity and author signatures drive the value of rare books.
First editions in pristine condition command the highest price tags.
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'Harry Potter' First Edition Found in Bargain Bin Sells at Auction for $69,000

A rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone sold for over £55,000 ($69,000) at auction.
The book features original art and is one of the scarcer copies that went to bookshops.

Cult Bookseller IDEA Is Opening a Store in Soho

Angela Hill and David Owen, co-directors of IDEA, have gained a following and formed connections with famous clients and online customers.
Hill and Owen's personal collection of rare books and magazines gained the attention of Colette, a Paris boutique owner.
They successfully launched a pop-up shop in 2009 and gained a large following on Instagram in 2011.

'Harry Potter' First Edition Found in Bargain Bin Sells at Auction for $69,000

A rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone sold for over £55,000 ($69,000) at auction.
The book features original art and is one of the scarcer copies that went to bookshops.

Cult Bookseller IDEA Is Opening a Store in Soho

Angela Hill and David Owen, co-directors of IDEA, have gained a following and formed connections with famous clients and online customers.
Hill and Owen's personal collection of rare books and magazines gained the attention of Colette, a Paris boutique owner.
They successfully launched a pop-up shop in 2009 and gained a large following on Instagram in 2011.
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What to expect from D.C.'s newly renovated Folger Shakespeare Library

The Folger Shakespeare Library has reopened with expanded exhibition space for Shakespearean works and other legendary authors.
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