Author: Abraham Simon Wolf RosenbachPublisher: Boston : Little, Brown
ISBN:
Category : Bibliomania
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Books and Bidders
Author: Abraham Simon Wolf RosenbachPublisher: Boston : Little, Brown
ISBN:
Category : Bibliomania
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Books and Bidders: The Adventures of a Bibliophile
Author: Abraham Simon Wolf RosenbachPublisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465573135
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
“Genius?” The tall old man with the fan-shaped beard looked eagerly at his companion, then settled back more heavily against the rows and rows of old books lining the walls to the ceiling on all sides of the room. “Of course Edgar was a genius, but in spite of being a gambler and a drunkard—in spite of it, I tell you!” The other, a thin man of lesser years, his long, inquiring face meditative in the twilight, nodded. “You are right,” he agreed. “But what difference did it make? The only question is, would ‘The Raven’ have been any greater without his gambling and drinking? I doubt it.” The argument was on, and my uncle, Moses Polock, would lean forward now and again, waving his coatless arms—he handled books easier in shirt sleeves—in an effort to gain a point. His peculiarly young and penetrating blue eyes glistened. Opposite, George P. Philes, a noted editor and book collector, twirled a gray moustache and goatee while balancing in a tilted chair, listening calmly, and patiently relighting a half-smoked cigar which went out often as the verbal heat increased. I would watch these two, dazed with their heated words concerning authors and their works; hear them make bookish prophecies, most of which came true. A favorite subject was their neurotic friend, Edgar Allan Poe. Both had befriended this singularly unfortunate and great writer, and each had certain contentions to make which led through the fire of argument to the cooler and more even discussion of reminiscences. But they did agree that it would take less than fifty years after Poe’s death to make first editions of his works the most valuable of all American authors. It was in 1885, when I was nine years old, that I first felt the haunting atmosphere of Uncle Moses’ bookshop on the second floor of the bulging, red-brick building on Commerce Street in old Philadelphia. At that age I could hardly realize, spellbound as I was, the full quality of mystery and intangible beauty which becomes a part of the atmosphere wherever fine books are brought together; for here was something which called to me each afternoon, just as the wharves, the water, and the ships drew other boys who were delighted to get away from books the moment school was out. Whatever it was,—some glibly speak of it as bibliomania,—it entered my bones then, and has grown out of all proportion ever since. The long walk from the bookshop to my home in the twilight, the moon, just coming up, throwing long shadows across the white slab of Franklin’s grave which I had to pass, was sometimes difficult; but as I grew older I learned to shut my eyes against imaginary fears and, in a valiant effort to be brave, hurried past darkened corners and abysmal alleyways, inventing a game by which I tried to visualize the only touches of color in Uncle Moses’ musty, dusty shop—occasional brilliantly bound volumes. Running along, I also cross-examined myself on quotations and dates from books and manuscripts through which I had prowled earlier in the day, unwittingly developing a memory which was often to stand me in good stead.
Books and bidders, by a.s.w. rosenbach
Author: A. s. w RosenbachThe Unpublishable Memoirs
Author: Abraham Simon Wolf RosenbachPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The Jewish Encyclopedia
Author: Tamerlane and Other Poems
Author: Edgar Allan PoePublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557239257
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Tamerlane and Other Poems is the first published work by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. The short collection of poems was first published in 1827. Today, it is believed only 12 of approximately 50 copies of the collection still exist. The poems were largely inspired by Lord Byron, including the long title poem "Tamerlane", which depicts a historical conqueror who laments the loss of his first romance. Like much of Poe's future work, the poems in Tamerlane and Other Poems include themes of love, death, and pride.
The Unpublishable Memoirs
Author: A. S. W. RosenbachPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
"The Unpublishable Memoirs" by A. S. W. Rosenbach offers a tantalizing glimpse into the life and experiences of the enigmatic author. As the title suggests, this collection of memoirs is filled with intriguing anecdotes and untold stories that have been deemed too scandalous or daring for traditional publication. Rosenbach's wit and literary prowess shine through as readers are drawn into the captivating world of an author who dared to defy conventions.
The Adventures of a Treasure Hunter
Author: Charles P. EverittPublisher: Boston : Little, Brown
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Rare Book Hunting
Author: Kurt W. ZimmermanPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Book collecting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
My essays and escapades span over thirty years of rare book hunting--an exciting journey that is ongoing. Many of my friends are rare book people, and much of my free time revolves around bookish pursuits. I can't recall a day without thinking about a book and seldom without handling one. I write regularly on my blog about rare books I've found and their history. Recently, my wife and I began plans to expand our library space by converting the attic above the garage, so it seems inevitable that the book you hold in your hand would come to fruition. If you're already a rare book hunter no further prelude is needed. If you have found this book through curiosity or happenstance, and it creates a spark within, I strongly encourage you to follow your own book hunting path. The rewards are great and the space concerns never-ending. Kurt Zimmerman is a highly regarded book collector and author. He has been collecting for over thirty years in two areas: association items related to book collecting history (currently 7,000+ items) and first editions of Latin American literature (over 2,000 items). He received his Master's in Library and Information Science degree from UT-Austin while completing a three year internship at the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center. There he learned bibliography and rare books from the best in the field. He worked in the rare book trade and as director of the rare books & maps department at Butterfield & Butterfield auction house (now Bonham's) in San Francisco. Zimmerman is a co-founder of the Book Hunters Club of Houston. His established is popular blog bookcollectinghistory.com in 2011. The author can be reached directly at [email protected].
A Magnificent Farce
Author: Alfred Edward NewtonPublisher: Boston : Atlantic Monthly Press
ISBN:
Category : Bibliomania
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description