tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post113775891867510823..comments2024-03-28T03:14:14.607-04:00Comments on Shorty PJs: Short of cash? Check your bookshelves.MaryBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02412656596874731198noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-1137805617487841052006-01-20T20:06:00.000-05:002006-01-20T20:06:00.000-05:00Wish they'd publish a non-fiction list, Johnno. I ...Wish they'd publish a non-fiction list, Johnno. I have several books I'd like to check. <BR/><BR/>We have a couple of good rare books people here in Atlanta, but it's been 10+ years since I've hauled my stuff to one of them for appraisal. Might be time to do it again. (But I <I>don't</I> have the 1st edition Joyce.)MaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412656596874731198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-1137793082918612602006-01-20T16:38:00.000-05:002006-01-20T16:38:00.000-05:00I've a couple of rare books mainly non-fiction. 1s...I've a couple of rare books mainly non-fiction. <BR/><BR/>1st signed edition of Manly Palmer Halls 1928 "The Secret Teachings of All Ages." (It's actually the 5th edition but all five printings in 1928 are considered the first).<BR/><BR/>I've also got some other signed 1st editions mainly non-fiction picked up on abebooks.<BR/><BR/>My favourite is a limited edition first run copy of Inside Out by Pink Floyd's Nick Mason signed by him and Storm Thorgenson. Got dinged in the post on its way from the UK to OZ.....damn!<BR/><BR/>And yes Ulysses 1st edition which was boxed and had a special blue leather cover is <A HREF="http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=101860866&searchurl=y%3D2%26tn%3Dulysses%26x%3D29%26sortby%3D1" REL="nofollow">really bloody expensive!</A><BR/><BR/>I prefer my beat up old Penguin copy.Johnnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05919836767830744032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-1137783226215765782006-01-20T13:53:00.000-05:002006-01-20T13:53:00.000-05:00So, Milan - better start reeling those loaners bac...So, Milan - better start reeling those loaners back in and hope the loanees haven't read The Guardian article!<BR/><BR/>And if you find you do have a first edition <I>Northern Lights</I>, remember - you heard it here first. (Who's yer buddy?)MaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412656596874731198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-1137782684689698202006-01-20T13:44:00.000-05:002006-01-20T13:44:00.000-05:00A first edition of Northern Lights is worth £4,000...A first edition of <I>Northern Lights</I> is worth £4,000? I may very well have a couple of those back in Vancouver. (In decreasingly good condition, as they are lent to friends again and again.)Milanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15677497972102221231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-1137768081087358692006-01-20T09:41:00.000-05:002006-01-20T09:41:00.000-05:00I don't listen to audiobooks much. Sometimes when ...I don't listen to audiobooks much. Sometimes when I have a long road trip alone. It is a different experience than reading to myself. Depends on the book, I guess.MaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412656596874731198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-1137763571281911002006-01-20T08:26:00.000-05:002006-01-20T08:26:00.000-05:00Also meant to say - one of the 'down' sides of lea...Also meant to say - one of the 'down' sides of leaving work is that you lose that lovely Friday feeling!!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697792053955724924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-1137763479390926592006-01-20T08:24:00.000-05:002006-01-20T08:24:00.000-05:00I listen to a lot of audio books and, do you know,...I listen to a lot of audio books and, do you know, it's never occurred to me. Tim Curry reading the Lemony Snicket books is very good and seems to bring out the characters (especially the children) without changing his voice too much or going 'over the top'.<BR/>I also find that if I find a book hard to read or difficult to understand, it all becomes clear by having someone else read it for me.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697792053955724924noreply@blogger.com