Instant Expert: Collecting Books

Instant Expert: Collecting Books
by Matthew Budman

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Author: Matthew Budman
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-05-11
ISBN: 0375720545
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: House of Collectibles

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Book Review: Enthusiastic and entertaining, although opinionated, rambling and discursive
Summary: 4 Stars

This short introduction to book collecting is a quick, witty and entertaining read. The author's enthusiasm for collecting is obvious.

This is an easy to read, entertaining, and opinionated guide to book collecting. If you are new to this hobby, and have an interest in building a collection that may increase in value over time, this book can be strongly recommended, especially in view of its low price.

The book focuses more on the financial, rather than the reading or educational aspects of this passion. The author spends much more time providing advice on how to collect books that may gain value compared to helping you find inexpensive reading editions, nor does he provide or point the reader to focused reading guides. However, Mr. Budman does present a clear discussion of the pitfalls of entering this hobby with the hope of making money. Experienced collectors will find a kindred spirit, although probably little new information.

There is the occasional editing error, as when the author mentions the term "toned", referring us to the glossary to find its meaning, although "toned" is not in the glossary.

In summary, more experienced collectors, or those focused more toward reading or education, may want to examine this at their bookstore or library before buying. However, for new collectors this will be a valuable addition to their library, one that can be highly recommended.

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Summary of Instant Expert: Collecting Books

Everything you need to know: what is collectible, strategies for buying and selling, the value of an author autograph, how books are made and more. This is a comprehensive guide to online resources, conferences and conventions, shops, organizations and an annotated bibliography. For the millions of reader who love books!

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