Pictures that Illustrate Thousands of Words: Collecting Original Illustrative Art (9/7/10)
Some book collectors collect books based solely on the illustrations, and for good reason. Many books from the late … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Gutta-Percha-Covered Book (5/10/10)
Selma D. found an interesting antique book with a cover unlike any she had seen before. She engaged WorthPoint’s “Ask … More >>

Collecting Classic Horror Books—Tales that Scared Our Great-Great-Grandparents (10/26/09)
“Morning and evening Maids heard the goblins cry ‘Come buy our orchard fruits, Come buy, come buy’ ” Thus begins Christina Rossetti’s 1859 … More >>

The King of the Macabre: Edgar Allan Poe Offers Various Avenues of Collectibles (10/26/09)
As the undisputed father of terror and the grotesque, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) wrote more than 150 poems, essays and … More >>

This Week in Geek 9/30/09 (9/30/09)
Maybe it was the iTunes motion comic, or writer Brian Michael Bendis’ undying love for her, but one thing is … More >>

Harry Rinker’s Hypothetical New Book: Not Appropriate for ‘The Big House’ (9/28/09)
I am addicted to the cable channel Turner Classic Movies (TCM), much to the chagrin of my wife Linda who … More >>

Last Year’s Almanacs May Not Be Useful, but They Sure Are Collectible (9/9/09)
It used to be said of something no longer of use that it was “as useless as last year’s almanac.” … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Art Books, Beatles Bazooka Wrapper, Esther Hunt Bust (7/7/09)
QUESTION: I want to sell old (1960 and older) hardcover art books. They are in very good condition and still … More >>

Collectible Book Terminology Part 6 – Recognizing First Editions (3/23/09)
Vintage books offered for sale by individuals are very often misidentified as first editions. In fact, online auction sites are … More >>

Collectible Book Terminology Part 5 – Illustrations (3/10/09)
Dealer catalogs often contain confusing words or phrases to describe the books that are offered for sale. The terms may … More >>