
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 From historical documents to literary first editions, we'll discuss the storie...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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & CultureBooks | |||

Jeremy discovers great letters at auction by David Hockney, Jasper Johns, Francis Bacon, and Henry Moore, but ends up learning more about the recipient of all the letters, Vera Russell, than about the writers of the letters. So many great artists wro... more
Ah, the hi-jinks of Gregory Corso! This New York Tale has everything: stealing from friends, mob bosses, broken record collections, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs (sort of), and what must have been the great charm of the Beat poet Gregory Corso... more
Condition is one of the most confusing topics in the rare book world and we're here to help you solve.... nothing, actually. But we do explore the thorny issues involved in evaluating condition and hopefully offer a framework that may be a useful gui... more
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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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.
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!
Great pod. More Dean Rusk content please
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Rare Book Chat dives into the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, and other archival treasures through lively conversations between two co-founders of a prominent rare books company. Episodes cover collecting practices, notable auctions, and the stories behind one-of-a-kind objects, from Shakespeare first editions to Revolutionary War diaries and historic artifacts. The show blends historical context with market insights, host banter, and guest expertise, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the rare book trade and the personalities who shape it. Listeners likely include serious collectors, booksellers, librarians, and historians who enjoy deep dives into provenance, value, and cultural significance, with a playful, opin... more
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