The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Allison Hoover BartlettAudience:Young AdultPublish date:2010-10-05Pages:288
Language:EnglishPublisher:Riverhead BooksISBN-13:9781594484810ISBN-10:1594484813UPC:9781594484810Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles, True CrimeBook Subcategory:Criminals & Outlaws, Books, EspionageSize:8.17 x 5.53 x 0.77 inchesWeight:0.5401Product ID:SCAW9SG6AT
In the tradition of The Orchid Thief, a compelling narrative set within the strange and genteel world of rare-book collecting: the true story of an infamous book thief, his victims, and the man determined to catch him. Rare-book theft is even more widespread than fine-art theft. Most thieves, of course, steal for profit. John Charles Gilkey steals purely for the love of books. In an attempt to...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Riverhead BooksISBN-13:9781594484810ISBN-10:1594484813UPC:9781594484810Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles, True CrimeBook Subcategory:Criminals & Outlaws, Books, EspionageSize:8.17 x 5.53 x 0.77 inchesWeight:0.5401Product ID:SCAW9SG6AT
Allison Hoover Bartlett's writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, and other publications. Her original article on John Gilkey was included in The Best American Crime Reporting 2007.
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