Items related to The Man Who Loved Books Too Much

The Man Who Loved Books Too Much - Hardcover

 
9781594488917: The Man Who Loved Books Too Much
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Rare book theft is even more widespread that fine art theft. Most thieves, of course, steal for profit. John Charles Gilkey stole 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. Immersing the reader in the 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 stop at nothing to possess the books they love.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:
In this great read about the collector s obsession gone wrong, Ms. Bartlett gives us fascinating glimpses of the rare book world, the criminal mind and the limits of journalistic involvement. Anyone who has trouble passing a used bookstore without going in will love this book.
Lynn H. Nicholas, author of The Rape of Europa
Hats off to Allison Bartlett for a splendid contribution to the literature of bibliophilia/bibliomania, the John Gilkey Ken bibliodick Sanders story is one that cried out to be told, and she has accomplished it with style and substance. Very nicely done.
Nicholas A. Basbanes, author of A Gentle Madness
A fascinating journey into a strange, obsessive world where a love for books can sometimes become a fatal attraction.
Simon Worrall, author of The Poet and the Murderer
John Gilkey wanted to own a rich-man s library in the worst way, and was soon acquiring expensive first editions in the very worst way of all: theft. Allison Hoover Bartlett s The Man Who Loved Books Too Much is the enthralling account of a gently mad con artist and his fraudulent credit-card scams, but it s also a meditation on the urge to collect and a terrific introduction to the close-knit, swashbuckling world of antiquarian book dealers.
Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize winning critic and author of Classics for Pleasure and the memoir An Open Book
Allison Hoover Bartlett has written a meticulous and fascinating book about a serial bookthief and the persistent sleuth who dogged him for years and finally caught him. It will be especially gripping for those of us who trade in antiquarian books, who owe much to Ken Sanders s persistence. A fine read.
Larry McMurtry, bestselling author of Books: A Memoir and the Pulitzer Prize winning Lonesome Dove
With its brilliantly observed details, wry humor, and thrilling plot twists, Bartlett s narrative drew me deep into the obsessive world of a book thief and the dealer determined to stop him. It s a captivating cat-and-mouse game and a fascinating exploration of why people are so passionate about books. If you liked The Orchid Thief, you re going to love The Man Who Loved Books Too Much.
Julia Flynn Siler, author of The House of Mondavi
Bartlett s tale of literary intrigue makes you fall in love with books all over again. From her fascinating descriptions of prized manuscripts to her profile of a man who took an obsession too far, her story will leave you hankering to read more.
Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land
As a rule I approach unsolicited galleys with the same degree of delight that I reserve for root canals. This book surprised me. I read the first paragraph and was drawn in, not so much by the subject matter as by the author's cozy, quiet style, evocative of the work of Dava Sobel and Janet Malcolm. I found the narrative compelling, and I loved the inside stories about old books.
Erik Larson, bestselling author of The Devil and the White City"

"In this great read about the collector's obsession gone wrong, Ms. Bartlett gives us fascinating glimpses of the rare book world, the criminal mind and the limits of journalistic involvement. Anyone who has trouble passing a used bookstore without going in will love this book."
--Lynn H. Nicholas, author of The Rape of Europa

"Hats off to Allison Bartlett for a splendid contribution to the literature of bibliophilia/bibliomania, the John Gilkey-Ken 'bibliodick' Sanders story is one that cried out to be told, and she has accomplished it with style and substance. Very nicely done."
--Nicholas A. Basbanes, author of A Gentle Madness

"A fascinating journey into a strange, obsessive world where a love for books can sometimes become a fatal attraction."
--Simon Worrall, author of The Poet and the Murderer

"John Gilkey wanted to own a rich-man's library in the worst way, and was soon acquiring expensive first editions in the very worst way of all: theft. Allison Hoover Bartlett's "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much" is the enthralling account of a gently mad con artist and his fraudulent credit-card scams, but it's also a meditation on the urge to collect and a terrific introduction to the close-knit, swashbuckling world of antiquarian book dealers."
--Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author of Classics for Pleasure and the memoir An Open Book

"Allison Hoover Bartlett has written a meticulous and fascinating book about a serial bookthief and the persistent sleuth who dogged him for years and finally caught him. It will be especially gripping for those of us who trade in antiquarian books, who owe much to Ken Sanders's persistence. A fine read."
--Larry McMurtry, bestselling author of Books: A Memoir and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lonesome Dove

"With its brilliantly observed details, wry humor, and thrilling plot twists, Bartlett's narrative drew me deep into the obsessive world of a book thief and the dealer determined to stop him. It's a captivating cat-and-mouse game and a fascinating exploration of why people are so passionate about books. If you liked The Orchid Thief, you're going to love The Man Who Loved Books Too Much."
--Julia Flynn Siler, author of The House of Mondavi

"Bartlett's tale of literary intrigue makes you fall in love with books all over again. From her fascinating descriptions of prized manuscripts to her profile of a man who took an obsession too far, her story will leave you hankering to read more. "
--Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land

"As a rule I approach unsolicited galleys with the same degree of delight that I reserve for root canals. This book surprised me. I read the first paragraph and was drawn in, not so much by the subject matter as by the author's cozy, quiet style, evocative of the work of Dava Sobel and Janet Malcolm. I found the narrative compelling, and I loved the inside stories about old books."
--Erik Larson, bestselling author of The Devil and the White City
From the Back Cover:
John Charles 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. Journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett befriended both eccentric characters and found herself caught in the middle of efforts to recover hidden treasure. With a mixture of suspense, insight, and humor, she not only reveals exactly how Gilkey pulled off his dirtiest crimes 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 listener 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.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherRIVERHEAD
  • Publication date2009
  • ISBN 10 1594488916
  • ISBN 13 9781594488917
  • BindingHardcover
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages240
  • Rating

Shipping: £ 11.89
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom

Destination, rates & speeds

Add to Basket

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781594484810: The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and World of Literary Obsession

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9781594484810
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group, 2010
Softcover

  • 9780670067992: The Man Who Loved Books Too Much

    Riverh..., 2009
    Hardcover

  • 9780143168249: The Man Who Loved Books

    Softcover

  • 9781410423320: The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession (Thorndike Large Print Crime Scene)

    Thornd..., 2010
    Hardcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Bartlett, Allison Hoover
Published by Riverhead Books (2009)
ISBN 10: 1594488916 ISBN 13: 9781594488917
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
GF Books, Inc.
(Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 1594488916-2-1

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 20.79
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 11.89
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Bartlett, Allison Hoover
Published by Riverhead Books (2009)
ISBN 10: 1594488916 ISBN 13: 9781594488917
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Book Deals
(Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-1594488916-new

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 20.80
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 11.89
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Bartlett, Allison Hoover
Published by Riverhead Books (2009)
ISBN 10: 1594488916 ISBN 13: 9781594488917
New Hardcover First Edition Quantity: 1
Seller:
Pieuler Store
(Suffolk, United Kingdom)

Book Description Condition: new. First Edition. Book is in NEW condition. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Customer Service!!. Seller Inventory # PSN1594488916

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 36.11
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 2.80
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Bartlett, Allison Hoover
Published by Riverhead Books (2009)
ISBN 10: 1594488916 ISBN 13: 9781594488917
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1594488916

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 17.54
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 22.19
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Bartlett, Allison Hoover
Published by Riverhead Books (2009)
ISBN 10: 1594488916 ISBN 13: 9781594488917
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldBooks
(Austin, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think1594488916

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 21.95
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 24.57
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Bartlett, Allison Hoover
Published by Riverhead Books (2009)
ISBN 10: 1594488916 ISBN 13: 9781594488917
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Front Cover Books
(Denver, CO, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover1594488916

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 23.48
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 24.17
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Bartlett, Allison Hoover
Published by Riverhead Books (2009)
ISBN 10: 1594488916 ISBN 13: 9781594488917
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Wizard Books
(Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard1594488916

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 45.59
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 24.17
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Bartlett, Allison Hoover
Published by Riverhead Books (2009)
ISBN 10: 1594488916 ISBN 13: 9781594488917
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
BennettBooksLtd
(LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.9. Seller Inventory # Q-1594488916

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 47.30
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 34.87
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds