Free PDF BookThe Man Who Loved Books Too Much The True Story of a Thief a Detective and a World of Literary Obsession

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Published on: 2009-08-29
Released on: 2009-09-17
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In the tradition of The Orchid Thief, a compelling narrative set within the strange and genteel world of rare-book collecting: the true story of an infamous book thief, his victims, and the man determined to catch him.Rare-book theft is even more widespread than fine-art theft. Most thieves, of course, steal for profit. John Charles Gilkey steals purely for the love of books. In an attempt to understand him better, journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett plunged herself into the world of book lust and discovered just how dangerous it can be.John Gilkey is an obsessed, unrepentant book thief who has stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of rare books from book fairs, stores, and libraries around the country. Ken Sanders is the self-appointed "bibliodick" (book dealer with a penchant for detective work) driven to catch him. Bartlett befriended both outlandish characters and found herself caught in the middle of efforts to recover hidden treasure. With a mixture of suspense, insight, and humor, she has woven this entertaining cat-and-mouse chase into a narrative that not only reveals exactly how Gilkey pulled off his dirtiest crimes, where he stashed the loot, and how Sanders ultimately caught him but also explores the romance of books, the lure to collect them, and the temptation to steal them. Immersing the reader in a rich, wide world of literary obsession, Bartlett looks at the history of book passion, collection, and theft through the ages, to examine the craving that makes some people willing to stop at nothing to possess the books they love. John's Picks HugoBookstores: Andover Bookstore Book ... From the nationally bestselling author of The Paris Architect "The world of old New York comes alive in this beguiling tale of mystery and intrigue... REVIEWS THE BOOKS - Giovanna's World Book Club Book Club. I get sent some books I have fun reading them - then I let you know what I think about them The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes. The Blurb: Powells Books The Worlds Largest Independent Bookstore Powell's Blog Original Essays Uncomfortable Spaces; Or Why Would You Write About That? by Steven Church A couple of years ago as I was working on the initial drafts ... Culture: Music TV & radio books film art dance ... Offers news comment and features about the British arts scene with sections on books films music theatre art and architecture. Requires free registration. LS2 PAC - Catalog Log in with either your Library Card Number or EZ Login. Library ID (No Spaces!) or EZ Username Last Name or EZ Password. Remember Me Entertainment News Celebrity and Pop Culture - ABC News Get the latest entertainment news celebrity interviews and pop culture pulse on movies TV and music and more at ABCNews.com. Movies - Salon.com Stories about Movies ... Art imitates life: Cant bear to watch the Inauguration? Check out these political dystopian films instead Texarkana Gazette Texarkana Breaking News The Texarkana Gazette is the premier source for local news and sports in Texarkana and the surrounding Arklatex areas. NYDN Movies - NY Daily News Russia denies embroiled Michael Flynn discussed lifting sanctions Running Doc's tips for getting back to action faster after ACL The citys helpers are starving for aid Entertainment - CBC News 'It's just wild': Gold stars Matthew McConaughey and Bryce Dallas Howard. 2:13 Inspired by the real-life Canadian story of Bre-X Gold is an engrossing relevant tale ...
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