Collecting Books

Some collectors of antique books and ephemera shy away from purchasing items with a musty odor, but they may be missing a good investment. The musty odor can be removed.

Sep 19, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique books aren't just pleasing to the eye. Many older and vintage books may be rare and valuable. A seemingly ordinary book could be sold to pay off a mortgage.

Aug 14, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

With the joys of the internet these days, it's so easy to indulge in particular hobbies. One such example of this would be the collecting of books.

Oct 23, 2009 - Chris Thomas

The following article describes the basic technique for repairing a damaged book spine and includes images to illustrate the conversation procedure.

Sep 17, 2009 - Heather Marie Kosur

The following article explains the names of some of the more common book repair techniques and describes the basic procedures for the book repairs.

Aug 10, 2009 - Heather Marie Kosur

Ancient miniature books were painstakingly inked by monks. Medieval knights carried tiny books into battle. European bookbinders made miniature books for their children.

Jun 20, 2009 - Marie Brannon

Careful selection and shopping can turn an inexpensive hardback book collecting hobby into a long lasting library of treasures.

May 19, 2009 - Samuel Turner

Book collecting is a great hobby for anyone who loves to read, but a few tips can help reign in your spending before the book collecting 'bug' gets out of control.

Apr 9, 2009 - Paul Comeau

Despite the major motion pictures and the vast amount of merchandise available, Harry Potter is first and foremost about the books.

Mar 22, 2009 - William Silvester

Whether you're a book collector or an avid reader, buying books can be a costly habit. But it doesn't have to be.

Nov 13, 2008 - Nicole Skutelnik

Few fictional lives have been as well chronicled as that of Indiana Jones. He began as a film character in Raiders of the Lost Ark but soon graduated to comics and books.

Jul 22, 2008 - William Silvester

Are you a bookworm? If you enjoy reading books, discussing books and collecting books, then here are three websites for you.

Jul 4, 2008 - Marion Grace Woolley

There is an ever-changing market for comic book investing so a savvy buyer or seller needs to know what determines the price of a comic book.

Oct 29, 2007 - Douglas DuHamel

Buying and selling comic books is increasing in popularity due to high profits that can be made on rare or vintage issues.

Oct 3, 2007 - Douglas DuHamel