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Cult books: obsession with the obscure
June 03, 2021
From funny fiction and serious science fiction to knitting manuals and alternative art, the books on this list have steered the course of an individual's life, and garnered fanatic attention from a few or few million readers for their quirky and obscure content.
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40 books set in Paris
By Jessica Doyle
June 03, 2021
From novels to memoirs and history books, enjoy our list of recommended books set in Paris, France.
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The best female authors of all time
By Jessica Doyle
June 21, 2021
Want to read more books written by women? Here are 100 talented female authors to get you started or keep you going - from Virginia Woolf to Donna Tartt and 98 more.
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Recommended food memoirs
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The 50 best food memoirs
By Richard Davies
June 21, 2021
Food memoirs can be divided into three categories - finding and/or growing food, cooking meals and eating - but these often merge. Browse our list of recommended food writing and get a taste of life in the kitchen.
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Most expensive sales from April to June 2025
July 16, 2025
From Renaissance philosophy to twentieth-century masterpieces: five centuries of literary achievement.
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The Sidereus Nuncius: Galileo's Revolutionary Work That Traveled to the Stars
July 15, 2025
A once-in-a-lifetime edition — limited to just 99 collector sets worldwide, each bearing astronaut signatures, a certified lunar meteorite, and Galileo’s vision of the cosmos.
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Sims Reed - leading specialists in rare illustrated books
May 30, 2025
Sims Reed Ltd. was established in 1978 (then became Sims Reed & Fogg for several years) and has always traded from St James’s, in the heart of London. Its first shop was in Sackville Street then Piccadilly Arcade, later in Jermyn Street and the premises then moved to behind Christies on Duke Street St James’s, under the same roof as Sims Reed Gallery.
Ein Leitfaden für Buchzustände
May 02, 2025
Erfahren Sie mehr über die Begriffe, die Verkäuferinnen und Verkäufer zur Beschreibung gebrauchter, seltener und antiquarischer Bücher verwenden.
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Most expensive sales from January to March 2025
April 23, 2025
Classic children's books, a revolutionary play, and more.
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Most expensive sales in 2024
December 23, 2024
An iconic children’s book, the genesis of science fiction, Italian Futurist manifestos, and much more.
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AbeBooks 2024 gift guide
November 18, 2024
Experience the joy of giving the perfect gift. AbeBooks offers unique books and collectibles for everyone on your list, with many thoughtful options falling under $50.
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20 must-read Australian authors
November 12, 2024
Explore the diverse and talented voices of 20 must-read Australian authors with a list of new and second hand books to buy online, read or gift.
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20 must-read Canadian authors
November 12, 2024
Explore the diverse and talented voices of 20 must-read Canadian authors with a list of new and used books to buy online, read or gift.
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Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH – a Viennese bookstore with a fine tradition
November 01, 2024
A leading rare book store since 1883, Inlibris stocks more than 50,000 rare books, historical manuscripts and autographs. We spoke to Hugo Wetscherek, the owner.
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Most expensive sales from July to September 2024
October 08, 2024
A collection of the first Harry Potter novel became the third most expensive sale on AbeBooks of all time. Plus: More iconic children's books, Shakespeare, Frankenstein, and more.
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A beginner's guide to book collecting
By Alexander Akin September 20, 2024
Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) President, Alexander Akin, shares a beginner's guide to the art of book collecting.
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Lisbet Tellefsen collects social activism ephemera
By Lisbet Tellefsen September 20, 2024
With our aim to prove that anyone can be a collector, we sit down with Lisbet Tellefsen to learn about collecting books & other artifacts of social activism.
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Rebecca Romney seeks books with provenance
By Rebecca Romney September 20, 2024
With our aim to prove that anyone can be a collector, we sit down with Rebecca Romney of Type Punch Matrix to learn about stories within stories.
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Obadiah Baird deals in horror books
By Obadiah Baird September 20, 2024
With our aim to prove that anyone can be a collector, we sit down with Obadiah Baird to learn about dealing & collecting horror, old and new.