Working Books

A week until my next book sale, I'm processing new books which I've been acquiring with regularity and going back through boxes that I own but haven't looked at in up to 6 or 7 years. Looking through old boxes is always interesting, a combination of "why in the world did I ever buy that" and "Wow, look at this". And, of course, I have to check most of them again on the internet because values always change. One book that someone could have bought from me a few years ago for $8 is now worth over $150.
A combination of limited availability and high demand. To the right are a few more new books I'll have at this sale. The 500 Tables book is one of those Lark books featuring the work of artist/craftsmen from all over the world. I have several from this series in my own personal collection of jewelry books, including 1000 Rings & 500 Earrings. The diversity of design ideas portrayed is quite astonishing. The Wegman book of Puppies is almost too cute to look at. Paper Yachts is for the origami enthusiast who wants to make practical things. Paper yachts are practical, right?