14Jan Numbered and Lettered Limited Editions Wanted - Centipede Press, Subterranean Press etc.
We're currently putting together a couple of collections for clients with a focus on modern small / private publishers of science fiction, fantasy and horror. We are looking for regular numbered editions but also, particularly, lettered editions, where applicable. Please be aware that we don't buy all titles from these…
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02Jun The Modern Sophisticated Book - What it is and its Place in the Market for Rare Books
For those unaware, and collectors should not be unaware, a sophisticated book is one that has been 'doctored or faked up' (Carter & Barker, 2010, p207). English-speakers mostly use the term sophisticated nowadays to mean something improved by education or experience, the usage in the rare book world refers to…
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31Jan Seeking Supernatural / Horror / Weird Books for Upcoming Catalogue
We have an upcoming catalogue dedicated to the small publishers of the world who publish in the realm of horror, supernatural and weird fiction. We have a few dozen candidates but are looking to acquire titles from the following publishing houses:The Tartarus PressEgaeus PressCentipede PressAsh-Tree PressNight Shade BooksEx-OccidenteGhost Story PressMidnight…
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08Jan Matrix Collecting - An Alternative Method of Book Collecting
When I dismantled and sold my first collection nearly a decade ago it was nearly a decade old. When I look back, it was an unruly collection, with more than a smidgen of simple amassing. It was my first collection and I enjoyed it immensely. I enjoyed receiving the books.…
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