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New here
Hiya all, I am new to this newsgroup and new to book collecting in
general. I am a senior in highschool and don't have much funds but I do have a definate love for books. I started reading the newsgroups FAQ because I was looking for ways to preserve a 98 year old book of english poems that was my great grandfather's when he was a boy. I am espesialy interested in collecting original books of poetry particulary english romantics (if they can be found) is anyone else here interested in this area? What should I look for? Anyone else like W.B. Yeats or John Keats? Dan |
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Welcome to the group. I'd suggest that
you check out Bookfinder.com and Abe.com for the authors you find most appealing, but, understand that poets like Keats have been highly collectible for over 150 years with innumerable editions in every condition from pristine to found-it-on-the-bottom-of-the-dumpster. This is NOT to discourage you. Collect what you love, read as much as you can, and budget accordingly. Hang around good used book stores, ask polite questions of owners or experienced clerks, make lists, dream, go book-hunting in local thrifts, Salvation Army stores, garage sales, estate sales, and library sales. Expect to pick up ten times as many pieces of junk as good stuff (that's probably an understatement) and have fun. It's a form of insanity, but one in which you learn a hell of a lot. Again-- enjoy yourself. When it becomes drudgery, consider rejoining the lists of ordinary mortals--at least for a while. --Dave Conford |
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