I just read a fantastic post on Reality Studio, A William S Burroughs Community. The author, Jed Birmingham, laments the sanitary nature of Internet book collecting with eloquence and wit : "For centuries, a book dealer and a book collector would work together to build a meaningful collection. The relationship was not one of a john and a high-priced call girl, but that of an old married couple. No more. Now a book collector feels that he is a mark if he pays the asking price and a fool if he expresses loyalty to a small handful of dealers."

This an intelligent look at what has been lost and what is found woefully wanting in today's book collecting market. I highly suggest a thoughtful read... READ MORE HERE

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