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After a long journey

January 5th, 2009
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The System of the World (Limited Edition), Three Days to Never (signed First Edition), Lord Kelvin's Machine (First Edition)

I had ordered three books from Ab Normal Books back on December 23rd.  They shipped it out the next day and I was expecting to see the books right after Newton-mas. But, alas, the USPS decided that in their rush to get other packages to whiny children and those awful fruitcakes (there are good fruitcakes mind you,  here is a great recipe) to their intended recipients, I was left waiting.

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The System of the World (Limited Edition), Three Days to Never (signed First Edition), Lord Kelvin's Machine (First Edition)

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More on Project: Nightstand

September 29th, 2008

Project: Nightstand moves forward at a brisk pace.  I was completely stunned at the number of books i had almost finished or were half way through and put them down in favor of a new book.  The Courtier and the Heretic: Leibniz, Spinoza, and the Fate of God in the Modern WorldI just finished The Courtier and the Heretic: Leibniz, Spinoza, and the Fate of God in the Modern World and I might drop a quick review later this week. It was an interesting book, more Courtier than Heretic but Stewart does show how Spinoza has influenced modern thought.

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On Why Limited Editions May Actually Be Distracting to a Collector

September 26th, 2008

I collect limited editions. I think that many collectors, including myself tend to be distracted by the over-valuation of limited editions in a collection. We are attracted to the limitation of the run, the production of the book (when produced by a quality publisher), the possibility of the increase in monetary value, and the “bragging rights’ of having in our collection of a book that is well sought after. We are enthralled by the possibility of a book that would be produced with high quality materials and techniques.  We think the limited edition is superior to the trade editions just on the fact that it is limited.

I also think that it could be detrimental to the collector’s overall collection if they focus on these limited editions and forgo any other type of edition of modern or even out of print books.  Unless said collector is only compiling a limited edition collection.

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