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3.75 stars
So the title of this book was intriguing. I guess what I assumed is that it would be a 3rd person account of a famous thief who stole rare books, simply for the love of books. I guess the title was a tad misleading because it turns out that I think Gilkey may be slightly unbalanced and he thinks procuring rare books will bring him the status, pleasure, and recognition he's looking for. That's not the same thing as a "love for books".The author does address this, and spends a fair bit o ...more
So the title of this book was intriguing. I guess what I assumed is that it would be a 3rd person account of a famous thief who stole rare books, simply for the love of books. I guess the title was a tad misleading because it turns out that I think Gilkey may be slightly unbalanced and he thinks procuring rare books will bring him the status, pleasure, and recognition he's looking for. That's not the same thing as a "love for books".The author does address this, and spends a fair bit o ...more
This is a fascinating story of the theft of rare books, their tremendous value, and the passion with which some people pursue them. Bartlett tells many anecdotes of rare-book enthusiasts throughout history, while detailing the criminal career of one thief. I enjoyed.
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