Tag: Book Collecting

  • Should You Annotate Books?

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    Reading can sometimes be treated as an almost sacred activity. Some believe that books have to be kept pristine, their pages untouched except for the occasional bookmark slipped between chapters. Writing in the margins or folding corners is considered by many readers to be a form of damage. Today, however, attitudes are changing. Across social…

  • The Rise Of Collectable Editions In Publishing

    In recent years, the book world has undergone a luxurious transformation. Minimalist designs have given way to foiled hardcovers, sprayed edges, and intricate dust jackets as collectable editions rise to dominance in the publishing industry. These decorative, limited-run books are now a major revenue stream for publishers and a hot commodity among readers, collectors, and…