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Used Books vs. Collectible Books

Eric D. Lehman

WA DC Bookstore 1937

Recently, I had the opportunity to compare the selling practices of two unique used bookstores. They are technically both “book barns” – a popular selling point for bibliophiles like myself. During … [Read more...]

Book Collecting; or Mirth and Marvels

Sean Fraser

book collecting

Books and LPs were gauges of all things when visiting; it was a Rorshach Cabinet of Fortune Telling cards. *** It began with the Andrew Lang Coloured Tales Books which soon became 20 or so Dover … [Read more...]

For collectors: where and how to buy Beat Generation books (and others)

Denise Enck

Where to buy Beat Generation Books

We've gathered together booksellers, publishers, and other services for book collectors of all stripes. Please get in touch if you'd like to suggest a resource for this list. Booksellers - Beat, … [Read more...]

The Best Websites to Buy Collectible and First Edition Books

Empty Mirror

So, what's the best way to find books online? There are thousands of large bookselling sites, and individual booksellers, and Google searches don't always work well for turning up the results you … [Read more...]

For booksellers – Where to sell your books online

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Book Marketplaces - where to find 1st edition and collectible books

Want to sell books online? There are many sites where you can list your books for sale. Here are our top picks (in alphabetical order), with some details about their size, fees, and other … [Read more...]

Recovering water-damaged books and paper – is it possible?

Tia Jordan

Water Damaged Books Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shanegorski/2697590077/ Shane Gorski

Having a flood or water damage in your home can be a disaster. Not only can it ruin your floors and walls, it can also cause damage to anything that happens to be in its path. Unfortunately, this can … [Read more...]

Book Collecting: Illustrated glossary of terms, edition, & condition

Denise Enck

photo by Miss Libertine

Ever how to interpret the condition, edition, and other terms included in the description of a book for sale? Here we'll unravel the mystery. Book Condition Terms Very fine is a flawless copy, … [Read more...]

Book Bindings: An Illustrated Guide for Collectors

Denise Enck

book bindings

If you collect books, you've probably encountered several types of bindings. Here's a description of the various types and some things that affect their condition. Primary Types of Book … [Read more...]

Is My Dr. Seuss Book a First Edition?

Denise Enck

identify dr seuss first editions

Many people collect Dr. Seuss books, which have been hugely popular over the years and the center of lots of happy childhood memories. They're avidly collected, but, unfortunately, have a reputation … [Read more...]

How to Care for Your Collectible Books: 18 Tips

Denise Enck

I recently received an email from a reader who asked, "Is there a correct, careful way to handle a book so as not to damage it? That is--is it possible to be both a book collector and a reader of the … [Read more...]

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Established in 2000 and edited by Denise Enck, Empty Mirror is an online literary magazine that publishes new work each Friday.

Each week EM features several poems each by one or two poets; reviews; critical essays; visual art; and personal essays.

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