November/December 2006
Features
To Greenland, After Rockwell Kent
In pursuit
of an author, a collector finds his heart of darkness.
Buying for Bibliophiles
If they don't have it,
they probably don't want it.
Here's a dozen gift ideas for
the impossible to buy for.
Cover
Your Books
Your homeowner's policy may not be the best protection
for your collections.
A Corner
on the Market
Inspired by the upcoming election, a collector offers
this (mostly) true tale of playing politics and losing.
Columns
Gently Mad
Chip Kidd: Master of the dust jacket.
Fine MAPS
The third dimension;
or, how to map terrain.
Fine Presses
Tara Publishing has made
100,000 books by hand.
Beyond the Basics
Book-auction records.
How I Got Started
Kurt Zimmerman saves book-
collecting history.
DEPARTMENTS
Digest
Thieves, fakes, pirates, and other
tales to keep you up at night.
Book Reviews
On The Market
Modern American photobooks.
Auction Report
Women in love, a mighty
tiny tome, and more.
PLUS
Dear Reader
Quotes & Comments
Catalogs Received
Calendar: Auctions & Fairs