Sex, knitting and football on BookFinder.com’s list of sought-after out-of-print gems
Our colleagues at BookFinder.com have released their annual list of the top 10 most-sought after out-of-print books of 2007. It focusses on the important things in life - sex, knitting and football.
1) Once a Runner (1978) by John L. Parker, Jr.; cult classic distance running novel (long-awaited sequel, Again to Carthage, released November)
2) Football Scouting Methods (1962) by Steve Belichick; legendary college football scout’s playbook, used by coaches and players
3) Sex (1992) by Madonna; the pop icon’s book of erotic photos, a perennial favorite
4) Promise Me Tomorrow (1984) by Nora Roberts; early novel that the bestselling romance novelist refuses to reprint
5) The Lion’s Paw (1946) by Robb White; enduring children’s adventure story
6) The Principles of Knitting (1988) by June Hemmons Hiatt; ultimate indispensable hand knitting resource
7) Raven: The Untold Story of the Reverend Jim Jones and his People (1982) by Tim Reiterman; chronicles the inner workings which allowed the Peoples Temple to flourish
8) Aran Knitting (1997) by Alice Starmore; history and how-to about the Irish technique
9) One Way Up (1964) by John F. Straubel; history of helicopters and vertically rising aircraft
10) Dear and Glorious Physician (1959) by Taylor Caldwell; novel based on the life of Saint Luke