Abc of book collecting

This is a truly stunning book with simple objects for each letter n is for nose in accompanying artwork. John carter abc of book collecting cotsen childrens library. A friend of mine recently presented me with a copy of abc for book. Now in its eighth edition, abc is the comprehensive reference work for book collectors and dealers everywhere. Book collecting is one of the greatest hobbies there is. John carters abc for book collectors, revised and enlarged by. John carters abc for book collectors, revised and enlarged by nicolas barker and simran thadani, 9th edition. Princeton university library one washington road princeton, nj 085442098 usa 609 2581470. Before i discuss the origins and publication of abc for book collectors a brief outline of its author is in order. For a child that has many similar behaviors such as hitting, biting, kicking, throwing items, etc. Mark twain said that a good way of starting a library is leaving out. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books is called a bibliophile book collecting can be easy and inexpensive.

Nicolas barker worked with his friend john carter revising the abc up to the latters death in 1975 and has faithfully preserved the spirit of the original. Here, in over 490 alphabetical entries, ranging in. Although abc for book collectors is a reference book, carters personality comes through as he explains the terms and often their origins too. The single indispensible book for the beginner collector would have to be abc for book collectors by john carter which contains over 450 terms listed alphabetically. Smithsonian libraries, natural history building, 10 th st.

Here, in over 700 alphabetical entries, ranging in length from a single line to several pages, may be found definition and analysis of the technical terms of book collecting and bibliography. It combines beautiful, interesting objects with the excitement of the hunt and, who knows, maybe even the possibility of. Granada, which was completed after carters death by nicolas barker. Abc for book collectors john carter, nicolas barker on. Thanks to oak knoll press for permission to reprint. Abc for book collectors by john carter 1995, hardcover. Like all good reference books, the abc for book collectors conveys much in a little, sets limits to its subject and keeps within them, and.

John carters abc for book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable as well as the most informative reference book on the subject. An alphabet book and animal book in one, this book has it all. Our guide to book collecting covers many of the basic elements of book collecting, from what to collect to caring for your book collection. Abc for book collectors 9th ed john carter, nicolas. Nicolas barker john carters classic abc for book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable and informative reference work on book terminology. First published in 1952, the current edition the 9th has been updated to include terms spawned by the internet and for the first time illustrations. Richard davies has worked for since 2005, and manages merchandising and pr. A classic reference that analyzes the technical terms of book collecting and bibliography in some 450 alphabetical entries ranging from one line to several pages. This eighth edition has been revised by nicolas barker, editor of the book collector and incorporates additional words created by the introduction of webbased collecting. A must for every bibliophile, no matter your collecting interest. However, some universal truths are present in the book collecting world. This new addition provides uptodate information on webbased book collecting including ebay sales. Collecting rare books is at once a hobby, a passion, and an art form. Here, in over 450 alphabetical entries, ranging in length from a single line to several pages, may be found definition and analysis of the technical terms of book collecting and bibliography, interspersed with salutory comment on such subjects as.

Book collecting is the collecting of books, including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest to a given collector. You will find that the entire adventure of collecting can be much more enjoyable if you focus on what matters to you. A mans bookshelf is a map of his mind and memories. Abc around the house is a little golden book that teaches the alphabet to children by describing things around the house. The abc for book collectors retains its humorous character as the one indispensable guide to book collecting while also keeping us uptodate with modern terminology. Nicolas barker john carters abc for book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable as well as the most informative reference book on the subject. Eighth edition, completely revised and reset, with. Abc for book collectors by john carter if there was a single book that any wouldbe collector should own, it is this. Seuss books should also own a copy of first editions of dr. The estimated values are for first edition books, with dust jackets.

John carter 19061976, educated at eton and kings college, cambridge, became a bibliophile early on and found himself so keenly interested in the field he made a career of it. Abc for book collectors retains its humorous character as the one indispensable guide to book collecting while also keeping us uptodate with modern terminology. A glossary for book collectors, booksellers, librarians, and others lanham, md. Im glad to say that i have no john grisham in the library, he says. Look for editions of this book at your library, or elsewhere. If theres any one book about books that i always keep within reach, its john carters abc for book collectors. Here, weve compiled a brief guide to help you along your collecting ways. Abc for book collectors, while keeping us uptodate with modern terminology, retains its humorous character and importance as the one indispensable guide to book collecting. More than 450 terms are alphabetically described and crossreferencing is easy. With over 490 alphabetical entries, abc for book collectors is a compilation of definitions and analysis of the technical terms used in book collecting and bibliography.

Partissue collecting has its own special fascination, and its own. Eighth us edition with corrections, additions and an introduction by nicolas barker. There are more than 490 alphabetical entries, ranging in length from a single line to several pages, describing the technical terms used in book collecting and bibliography, interspersed with. Little golden book collecting abc around the house youtube. Pdf john carters abc for book collectors, 9th edition. These bands, sewn deep into the quires of the book, are an important part of its structure, in which sewing bands, if present, do not carry the weight of the covers. This is a great post and good guide for the novice.

But he does draw a line in the bookcollecting sand. Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition dr. The process is filled with nuances, and there are perhaps as many ways to go about forming a collection as there are collectors. Containing a wealth of trivialforsomebutnotforme information and terminology on book collecting, abc. For more on book collecting, visit abebookss online guide to book collecting.

Eighth edition, completely revised and reset, with additional information and an introduction by nicolas barker. Seuss books 2002, by helen younger, marc younger, and dan hirsch. Abc for book collectors by john carter, hardcover barnes. Book collecting leads to geeking out on a whole realm of esoteric knowledge about book publishing. Abc for book collectors, while keeping us uptodate with modern terminology, retains its humorous character and. Abc for book collectors by john carter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Many great books have been dedicated to the topic of rare books and book collecting, and we have used a number of them to sources for the rare book school itself. John carter, abc for book collectors like all good reference books, the abc for book collectors conveys much in a little, sets limits to its subject and keeps within them, and saving grace treats that subject with individuality as well as authority, in a style at once concise, forthright and witty. According to the 6 th edition of john carters essential abc for book collectors 1980, condition in book collectors mind means a good deal more than the volumes superficial, physical appearance. It consisted of laws admitting california as a free state, creating utah and new mexico territories.

Eighth edition, completely revised and reset, with additio. The following table is an excerpt from our book the childrens picturebook price guide. It has long been established as the most informative reference book on the subject. You can collect any kind of books but make sure that you collect books that you love.