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- Goed
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- Publication Name
- Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN
- 9781594488917
- Book Title
- Man Who Loved Books Too Much : The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession
- Item Length
- 3.4in
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.4in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles, Literary Criticism, Social Science
- Topic
- Books, Criminals & Outlaws, Books & Reading, Criminology
- Item Width
- 5.7in
- Item Weight
- 14.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 274 Pages
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Rare book theft is even more widespread that fine art theft. Most thieves, of course, steal for profit - but John Charles Gilkey stole purely for the love of books. In an attempt to understand him better, journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett plunged herself into the world of book lust and discovered just how dangerous it can be. Immersing the reader in the rich, wide world of literary obsession, Bartlett looks at the history of book passion, collection and theft through the ages to examine the craving that makes some people stop at nothing to possess the books they love.
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1594488916
ISBN-13
9781594488917
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72408328
Product Key Features
Book Title
Man Who Loved Books Too Much : The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Books, Criminals & Outlaws, Books & Reading, Criminology
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles, Literary Criticism, Social Science
Number of Pages
274 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
3.4in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Z992.8.B37 2009
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Grade to
Up
Reviews
"In this great read about the collector's obsession gone wrong, Ms. Bartlett gives us fascinating glimpses of the rare book world, the criminal mind and the limits of journalistic involvement. Anyone who has trouble passing a used bookstore without going in will love this book." - Lynn H. Nicholas, author of The Rape of Europa "Hats off to Allison Bartlett for a splendid contribution to the literature of bibliophilia/bibliomania, the John Gilkey-Ken 'bibliodick' Sanders story is one that cried out to be told, and she has accomplished it with style and substance. Very nicely done." - Nicholas A. Basbanes, author of A Gentle Madness "A fascinating journey into a strange, obsessive world where a love for books can sometimes become a fatal attraction." - Simon Worrall, author of The Poet and the Murderer "John Gilkey wanted to own a rich-man's library in the worst way, and was soon acquiring expensive first editions in the very worst way of all: theft. Allison Hoover Bartlett's "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much" is the enthralling account of a gently mad con artist and his fraudulent credit-card scams, but it's also a meditation on the urge to collect and a terrific introduction to the close-knit, swashbuckling world of antiquarian book dealers." - Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author of Classics for Pleasure and the memoir An Open Book "Allison Hoover Bartlett has written a meticulous and fascinating book about a serial bookthief and the persistent sleuth who dogged him for years and finally caught him. It will be especially gripping for those of us who trade in antiquarian books, who owe much to Ken Sanders's persistence. A fine read." - Larry McMurtry, bestselling author of Books: A Memoir and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lonesome Dove "With its brilliantly observed details, wry humor, and thrilling plot twists, Bartlett's narrative drew me deep into the obsessive world of a book thief and the dealer determined to stop him. It's a captivating cat-and-mouse game and a fascinating exploration of why people are so passionate about books. If you liked The Orchid Thief , you're going to love The Man Who Loved Books Too Much ." - Julia Flynn Siler, author of The House of Mondavi "Bartlett's tale of literary intrigue makes you fall in love with books all over again. From her fascinating descriptions of prized manuscripts to her profile of a man who took an obsession too far, her story will leave you hankering to read more. " - Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land "As a rule I approach unsolicited galleys with the same degree of delight that I reserve for root canals. This book surprised me. I read the first paragraph and was drawn in, not so much by the subject matter as by the author's cozy, quiet style, evocative of the work of Dava Sobel and Janet Malcolm. I found the narrative compelling, and I loved the inside stories about old books." -Erik Larson, bestselling author of The Devil and the White City, In this great read about the collector’s obsession gone wrong, Ms. Bartlett gives us fascinating glimpses of the rare book world, the criminal mind and the limits of journalistic involvement. Anyone who has trouble passing a used bookstore without going in will love this book.” —Lynn H. Nicholas, author of The Rape of Europa Hats off to Allison Bartlett for a splendid contribution to the literature of bibliophilia/bibliomania, the John Gilkey–Ken ‘bibliodick’ Sanders story is one that cried out to be told, and she has accomplished it with style and substance. Very nicely done.” —Nicholas A. Basbanes, author of A Gentle Madness A fascinating journey into a strange, obsessive world where a love for books can sometimes become a fatal attraction.” —Simon Worrall, author of The Poet and the Murderer John Gilkey wanted to own a rich-man’s library in the worst way, and was soon acquiring expensive first editions in the very worst way of all: theft. Allison Hoover Bartlett’s The Man Who Loved Books Too Much” is the enthralling account of a gently mad con artist and his fraudulent credit-card scams, but it’s also a meditation on the urge to collect and a terrific introduction to the close-knit, swashbuckling world of antiquarian book dealers.” —Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize–winning critic and author of Classics for Pleasureand the memoir An Open Book Allison Hoover Bartlett has written a meticulous and fascinating book about a serial bookthief and the persistent sleuth who dogged him for years and finally caught him. It will be especially gripping for those of us who trade in antiquarian books, who owe much to Ken Sanders’s persistence. A fine read.” —Larry McMurtry, bestselling author of Books: A Memoirand the Pulitzer Prize–winning Lonesome Dove With its brilliantly observed details, wry humor, and thrilling plot twists, Bartlett’s narrative drew me deep into the obsessive world of a book thief and the dealer determined to stop him. It’s a captivating cat-and-mouse game and a fascinating exploration of why people are so passionate about books. If you liked The Orchid Thief, you’re going to love The Man Who Loved Books Too Much.” —Julia Flynn Siler, author of The House of Mondavi Bartlett’s tale of literary intrigue makes you fall in love with books all over again. From her fascinating descriptions of prized manuscripts to her profile of a man who took an obsession too far, her story will leave you hankering to read more. ” —Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land As a rule I approach unsolicited galleys with the same degree of delight that I reserve for root canals. This book surprised me. I read the first paragraph and was drawn in, not so much by the subject matter as by the author's cozy, quiet style, evocative of the work of Dava Sobel and Janet Malcolm. I found the narrative compelling, and I loved the inside stories about old books.” —Erik Larson, bestselling author of The Devil and the White City, "In this great read about the collector's obsession gone wrong, Ms. Bartlett gives us fascinating glimpses of the rare book world, the criminal mind and the limits of journalistic involvement. Anyone who has trouble passing a used bookstore without going in will love this book." -- Lynn H. Nicholas, author of The Rape of Europa "Hats off to Allison Bartlett for a splendid contribution to the literature of bibliophilia/bibliomania, the John Gilkey-Ken 'bibliodick' Sanders story is one that cried out to be told, and she has accomplished it with style and substance. Very nicely done." -- Nicholas A. Basbanes, author of A Gentle Madness "A fascinating journey into a strange, obsessive world where a love for books can sometimes become a fatal attraction." -- Simon Worrall, author of The Poet and the Murderer "John Gilkey wanted to own a rich-man's library in the worst way, and was soon acquiring expensive first editions in the very worst way of all: theft. Allison Hoover Bartlett's "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much" is the enthralling account of a gently mad con artist and his fraudulent credit-card scams, but it's also a meditation on the urge to collect and a terrific introduction to the close-knit, swashbuckling world of antiquarian book dealers." -- Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author of Classics for Pleasure and the memoir An Open Book "Allison Hoover Bartlett has written a meticulous and fascinating book about a serial bookthief and the persistent sleuth who dogged him for years and finally caught him. It will be especially gripping for those of us who trade in antiquarian books, who owe much to Ken Sanders's persistence. A fine read." -- Larry McMurtry, bestselling author of Books: A Memoir and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lonesome Dove "With its brilliantly observed details, wry humor, and thrilling plot twists, Bartlett's narrative drew me deep into the obsessive world of a book thief and the dealer determined to stop him. It's a captivating cat-and-mouse game and a fascinating exploration of why people are so passionate about books. If you liked The Orchid Thief , you're going to love The Man Who Loved Books Too Much ." -- Julia Flynn Siler, author of The House of Mondavi "Bartlett's tale of literary intrigue makes you fall in love with books all over again. From her fascinating descriptions of prized manuscripts to her profile of a man who took an obsession too far, her story will leave you hankering to read more. " -- Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land "As a rule I approach unsolicited galleys with the same degree of delight that I reserve for root canals. This book surprised me. I read the first paragraph and was drawn in, not so much by the subject matter as by the author's cozy, quiet style, evocative of the work of Dava Sobel and Janet Malcolm. I found the narrative compelling, and I loved the inside stories about old books." --Erik Larson, bestselling author of The Devil and the White City, "In this great read about the collector's obsession gone wrong, Ms. Bartlett gives us fascinating glimpses of the rare book world, the criminal mind and the limits of journalistic involvement. Anyone who has trouble passing a used bookstore without going in will love this book." -Lynn H. Nicholas, author of The Rape of Europa "Hats off to Allison Bartlett for a splendid contribution to the literature of bibliophilia/bibliomania, the John Gilkey-Ken 'bibliodick' Sanders story is one that cried out to be told, and she has accomplished it with style and substance. Very nicely done." -Nicholas A. Basbanes, author of A Gentle Madness "A fascinating journey into a strange, obsessive world where a love for books can sometimes become a fatal attraction." -Simon Worrall, author of The Poet and the Murderer "John Gilkey wanted to own a rich-man's library in the worst way, and was soon acquiring expensive first editions in the very worst way of all: theft. Allison Hoover Bartlett's "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much" is the enthralling account of a gently mad con artist and his fraudulent credit-card scams, but it's also a meditation on the urge to collect and a terrific introduction to the close-knit, swashbuckling world of antiquarian book dealers." -Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author of Classics for Pleasureand the memoir An Open Book "Allison Hoover Bartlett has written a meticulous and fascinating book about a serial bookthief and the persistent sleuth who dogged him for years and finally caught him. It will be especially gripping for those of us who trade in antiquarian books, who owe much to Ken Sanders's persistence. A fine read." -Larry McMurtry, bestselling author of Books: A Memoirand the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lonesome Dove "With its brilliantly observed details, wry humor, and thrilling plot twists, Bartlett's narrative drew me deep into the obsessive world of a book thief and the dealer determined to stop him. It's a captivating cat-and-mouse game and a fascinating exploration of why people are so passionate about books. If you liked The Orchid Thief, you're going to love The Man Who Loved Books Too Much." -Julia Flynn Siler, author of The House of Mondavi "Bartlett's tale of literary intrigue makes you fall in love with books all over again. From her fascinating descriptions of prized manuscripts to her profile of a man who took an obsession too far, her story will leave you hankering to read more. " -Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land "As a rule I approach unsolicited galleys with the same degree of delight that I reserve for root canals. This book surprised me. I read the first paragraph and was drawn in, not so much by the subject matter as by the author's cozy, quiet style, evocative of the work of Dava Sobel and Janet Malcolm. I found the narrative compelling, and I loved the inside stories about old books." -Erik Larson, bestselling author of The Devil and the White City
Copyright Date
2009
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2009-021324
Dewey Decimal
002.075 B
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Dewey Edition
22
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