Why is this book so hard to find?
583229
I first read this book when I was 16 and to this day I regard it as the best 'non-classic' piece of fiction I've ever read.  Unfortunately, I loaned it to all and sundry and lost my copy.  Since then, I've felt compelled to tell everyone how fantastic it is, but they can't possibly understand unless I tell them the secret of the ending (which, of course, I cannot).  Buy it.  Read it.  Marvel at it.  But don't think of lending it to anyone, even your closest friend!
244584
I was looking for this book since 1958.  Never thought I would find it until I became aware of this program of scanning important cultural books and printing them.  The price was so reasonable compared to an actual original copy from 1907 and actually getting a brand new copy of this book was amazing.  I read this book in high school and wanted to read it again but it was nowhere to be found until recently.  Thanks.
3146681
This book was published in 1995,and reprinted in 1996,1998,2000 and 2001. So there seems to be a demand for this book and thus somewhat of a surprise to me that to date there have been no Customer Reviews posted here at Amazon. This could be for a couple of reasons. Possibly the amount of people who enjoy 'books about books'may be much smaller than one would imagine. I know for sure ,I seldom see any at book sales,book fairs,or in fact,at any second use market. It just came to mind,that I don't recall any mention of this type of book made in this book except for a few books about collecting in the back of the book under the heading, General Introduction. Another reason may be that this book is very heavily slanted to British books,only a slight bit about collecting books in America,and almost nothing about the rest of the world. The book has very little to say about the great enjoyment of the large number of people of modest means who enjoy collecting books or the thrills of finding a book one has been searching for and finding it when and where least expected. I read a lot,own about 6000 books and love bookstores,and any kind of book sale,but must admit I am not a collector as portrayed in this book. I guess that's okay as

i am sure there are astute collectors who have bought expensive "collectible' gems who haven't or don't intend to read them. All that said, I did enjoy the book for the information it gave on the methods and technical details involved over the years pretaining to printing ,binding, illustrating and overall manufacture of books.

  Fortunately,the rarity,cost and lack of  accessibility of many of the books mentioned and illustrated in this book does not put them out of reach as they are available at low cost in different editions.

  There is a Glossary at the back of the book,but there are much more detailed ones elsewhere.

  The book is well constructed,on quality paper and nice to spend a couple of hours glancing through ;but hardly a reference that will be consulted very often.

  My title came from page 117 and I think it says as much about collecting books as the fact that there is some very rare ,very high priced copy of the same book locked away in some secluded cabinet or vault. When it comes to collecting the adage "To each his own" applies,Thank God.
1917734
this book help for school but it is so hard to find this should be on kindle so kids can find
4746147
I really wanted this book, and it isn't readily available, being older and an unusual topic.
4427298
My husband has been looking for the first book to complete the series. Not so easy to find. Found it right on amazon, ordered it. Received it quickly and in perfect condition.
94354
Amazon, why is this book so expensive? Is it because there are few surviving copies? Or is it because of something much more sinister? I do not mean to sound like a conspiracy theorist. I ask because this price is pretty unusual for a book that small. Thanks in advance.
2373247
This is a very hard to find book,and to find one in this good of condition is even better.
925176
It WAS here. The listing is here. But it is not available anywhere in the US as an eBook. Why? And Amazon, why don't you have ANY acknowledgement or information about this situation on the page? And when can we get it back? It leaves a big hole in the Pern story to not have these books available.
481964
I understand this book is great but I would not personally know because I can't find one in print. Please let me know if you have one to sell.
Thanks!
1901752
Because this book was so difficult to find...I was delighted to read in their book description that it had a new cover!!  That was such a HELP for me to be able to purchase it!!!!
1991169
This information is impossible to find elsewhere, at least compiled as it is here. If you are into the history and science behing painting, this book is for you...I had to wait a long time to find this book used through Amazon, and waited even longer for vol. 3 (which is still available new). I can't find any info. on vols. 1 and 4. If anyone knows if these even actually made it into print, I'd appreciate hearing any information you have.
4195638
I've had this book on my wish list for some time but haven't ordered it.  Now, it's no longer available here or other popular bookstores.  However, I did find it from Percival Press and I didn't have to pay double!  Hope this helps.
1391138
WHY IS THIS NOT STILL IN PRINT!!!! Interweave, get this back to the publishing house, STAT!
2442451
I ordered this book twice in the hopes of finding the one I wanted. The books are good but I can't seem to find the one I am looking for with the same name. There seems to be a few books written by the same authors with different contents. Please show some of the pages in each book.
304499
I've been looking for this particular book for a few months.  I found it here at Amazon.com.  It is in very good condition and it was truly a bargain.  Shirley
668885
I can't seem to locate this book for kindle and I see on other pages that it was available at one time. Help!