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A Book that Heals the Spirit - By Michael Stillman By Michael Stillman On June 18, 2004, one of the most influential books ever written went on the auction block at Sotheby’s in New York. It is a book reverentially called the “Big Book,” though its official title is “Alcoholics Anonymous.” The “Big Book” is the bible of that organization and the millions of members whose lives have been saved by its advice. Those who have not suffered from alcoholism nor been closely touched by...

A Book that Heals the Spirit

- By Michael Stillman

By Michael Stillman On June 18, 2004, one of the most influential books ever written went on the auction block at Sotheby’s in New York. It is a book reverentially called the “Big Book,” though its official title is “Alcoholics Anonymous.” The “Big Book” is the bible of that organization and the millions of members whose lives have been saved by its advice. Those who have not suffered from alcoholism nor been closely touched by...


Book Business Heroes - By Karen Wright By Karen Wright There aren’t many Indiana Joneses or Wonder Woman-type heroes in the book selling business, but there are still heroes. One of...	Daisy Aldan: An Appreciation of the Poet as Teacher - By Renee Roberts By Renée Magriel Roberts The profession of “poet” has always been an economically marginal, readily forgotten occupation. So few poets achieve recognition in the...
Introduction to The Old Booksellers of New York and other papers - By Bruce McKinney The Old Booksellers of New York and other papers By William Loring Andrews Introduced by Bruce McKinney The full text of this book can be reached...	An Important Tool: Website Traffic Ratings - By Bruce McKinney By Bruce McKinney Everyday on the internet when people visit sites the contacts are recorded. Data is not being maintained on who visits which...
Significant and Unusual Americana From David Lesser Antiquarian Books By Michael Stillman David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books has issued “A Catalogue of Significant and Unusual Imprints Relating to America.” That’s an appropriate title, as...	Travels and Explorations From Allsworth Rare Books By Michael StillmanThis month we review our first catalogue from Allsworth Rare Books of London. The title of this catalogue is “Catalogue Two, Travel, Exploration...
50 Giants Of Western Civilization From The 19th Century Shop By Michael Stillman The 19th Century Shop celebrates its 100th catalogue with a short list of titles that truly lives up to its name: “50 Giants...	North American Exploration From Helen R. Kahn Rare Books By Michael Stillman Helen R. Kahn and Associates Rare Books has recently released a catalogue of Americana focused on the "Lewis & Clark Expedition, Western Exploration,...
More Americana From Michael Brown Rare Books By Michael Stillman Michael Brown Rare Books has issued its 35th catalogue of Americana. This latest catalogue contains 285 items, and the only theme...	20th Century Private Presses and Printing from Oak Knoll Books By Michael Stillman Oak Knoll Books has issued its 255th catalogue and the title is “Fine Printing & Private Press in 20th Century North America.”...
Slavery & Abolition From William Reese By Michael Stillman The latest catalogue from the William Reese Company is a fascinating look at that peculiarly horrible institution, slavery. It is entitled “Slavery...	.