The Last Bookman; A Journey into the Life and Times of Vincent Starrett (Author-Journalist-Bibliophile), With an Unorthodox Introduction by the Late Christopher Morley

Ruber, Peter

Published by The Candlelight Press, Inc. 1968. New York City., 1968

About this Item

First edition, limited to 2,500 copies. Cloth. Dust wrapper. Illustrations. The author notes that "Starrett is a 'Bookman', one who writes about books as well as collects them" -- poet, writer, critic, bibliophile, etc. Many of Starrett's frie nds p aid tribute to him in this book with their own poetry and prose: Franklin P. Adams, August Derleth, Ben Hecht, Haniel Long, Carl Sandburg, and others.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Last Bookman; A Journey into the Life and Times of Vincent Starrett (Author-Journalist-Bibliophile), With an Unorthodox Introduction by the Late Christopher Morley
• Publisher: The Candlelight Press, Inc. 1968. New York City.
• Publication Date: 1968
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Collectible-Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Books about Books