The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett

The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett

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The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett

Rare book theft is even more widespread that fine art theft. Most thieves, of course, steal for profit - but 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.
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ISBN 13 9781594488917
ISBN 10 1594488916
Title The Man Who Loved Books Too Much
Author Allison Hoover Bartlett
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published 2009-11-05
Number of pages 274
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.