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Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical documents to literary first editions, we'll discuss the storie... more

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All hail the questers! In this episode we celebrate those humble individuals who had the curiosity and courage to write to famous people with intriguing questions... often leading to intriguing answers. We also explore a curious photobook on innovati... more

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George Washington sticking to his morals and Winston Churchill in love! Jeremy and Michael discuss two important letters currently on the market and use them as a springboard to explore some urgent issues in the world of rare books. As always, please... more

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"My Diary - Please respect it": So wrote the photographer Margaret Bourke-White at the beginning of her hand-written diary. And respect it we do! We cover a lot of ground in this episode exploring diaries, notes, and documents written without an eye ... more

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Join us as we talk with special guest Adam Douglas of Peter Harrington Rare Books about collecting Shakespeare and specifically about that Holy Grail of collecting, the 1623 Shakespeare First Folio. It is a rare event when one becomes available and P... more

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Episode: Shakespeare!
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Seth Kaller
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Episode: Episode 4: The Most Important Printed Document in American History?

Hosts

Michael DiRuggiero
Co-founder of The Manhattan Rare Book Company and host of Rare Book Chat.
Jeremy O'Connor
Co-founder of The Manhattan Rare Book Company and co-host of Rare Book Chat.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Lovely and informative

    An absolute delight to listen too. The two hosts are knowledgeable and fun to listen too. Super informative and yet it seems like we are all sitting around a table chatting all together.

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    5
    APassionProject
    United Statesa year ago
  • Entertaining & informative

    Just listened to the intro & first episode. Looking forward to how this podcast develops. Where else are you going to find out that Einstein liked the boogie woogie and that Marquis de Sade was put in prison by his mother-in-law? In the same episode, even!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Noble
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dean Rusk

    Great pod. More Dean Rusk content please

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    5
    Durham PG
    United Statesa year ago

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Q: What should I collect?
You are advised to look for the First Folio but acknowledge its scarcity.

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The discussion centers around the captivating world of rare books, manuscripts, and other unique historical artifacts. The hosts engage in vivid storytelling, sharing anecdotes about significant literary works, notable collectors, and the intricacies of the rare book trade. Listeners can expect insights into valuable items such as first editions, handwritten letters, and auction highlights while also considering the cultural and historical relevance of these treasures. Each episode offers a blend of humor and expertise that likely attracts a niche audience of book enthusiasts and collectors eager to explore the stories behind these rare items.

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