Collecting Books
Articles about collecting books, special editions, annual reviews and gift guides.
Articles about collecting books, special editions, annual reviews and gift guides.
Welcome to my fourth annual holiday gift guide! In this post I review some of the most stunningly designed and physically beautiful books published during 2020, to help you find lovely gifts for your nearest and dearest – or even better, as a treat for yourself! The books are all listed Read more…
An introduction to Penguin’s deluxe limited editions, only 100 copies of each released, including The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern and Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee.
Upcoming special and fancy book releases in later 2020 that caught my interest, including limited editions, sprayed edges and autographed copies.
Book Preorder Incentives, Swag and Special Editions Jump to month of interest ← Jul-Dec 2020 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun| Jul-Dec 2021 (coming soon) → I keep this page updated with links to various pre-order incentives, offers and available swag, and also provide links to upcoming special editions with extra features. Feel free to Read more…
Book Preorder Incentives & Swag Jump to month of interest Jan-Jun 2020 ← | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | → Jan-Jun 2021 I update this page every week or so with links to various pre-order incentives, offers and available swag. Feel free to bookmark and come back to see what’s new, or subscribe for somewhat irregular updates. Read more…
Or, where do I find all my books? Questions I am often asked include ‘How do you afford these bookshelves full of pretty sprayed edges and beautiful rare editions?’ and ‘How can I get the cool book-related paraphernalia that publishers release to promote their books?’. Well, read on, dear friend, Read more…
How to get your hands on some awesome book swag Book ‘swag’ is essentially promotional material that is released by authors and publishers to promote a publication. Common examples include promotional bookmarks and postcards, stickers, posters, and bonus content for the book. More interesting options include enamel pins, signed bookplates, Read more…
Pre-orders & Swag Jump to month of interest Previous 2019 ← | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | → Jul-Dec 2020 I keep this page updated with links to various pre-order incentives, offers and available swag. Feel free to bookmark and come back to see what’s new, or subscribe for changes. If you’d like to submit an offer Read more…
An illustrated review of the most beautiful books published in 2019