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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
I'm trying to grow my collection of quality, limited-edition books that are relevant to our art. Which ones do you recommend?
Regards, Mike |
motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
The new Hofzinser books.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
– Karl Germain |
neocatalyst New user 71 Posts |
What do you define as limited-edition? Things that the publisher say will not be printed again?
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
Thanks, motown. I will look into those books. Neocatalyst, limited edition are books that have been publicized as being sold in a limited lot size, with a committment from the publisher that the book will never be reprinted. Of course, these promises are not always upheld, but if the intention is stated, then it will qualify. Thanks!
Regards, Mike |
lucavolpe Inner circle Italy - London 3349 Posts |
Emotional Mentalism Volume Two Collector Edition (the volume one I have only the last number available....n.100)
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Luca Volpe
"The Italian Mentalist" https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/lucavolpe http://www.lucavolpe.com |
pierredan Special user Dai Vernon's birthplace 540 Posts |
To name a few
Cervon's Castle Notebooks Max Maven's The Book of Forgotten Secrets Andy Nyman Bulletproof Harry Lorayne's Personal Collection If you are looking for these as an investment, I would think twice. Similarly to the comicbook market which is dead, the future generations do not appear likely to be interested in books. By this I mean that there will likely be a very small demand for these books as the younger generations prefer DVDs and ebooks. Why pay $300 for Harry Lorayne's Personal Collection when you can download the ebook for $50? |
owen.daniel Inner circle England 1048 Posts |
Many of the books by The Miracle Factory have had limited releases, though I am not certain that they classify as limited edition... given how long its taking them to publish the new edition of The Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic, however, I doubt there is much chance of them republishing their back catalogue anytime soon. Three of the most sought after of their books are The Secret Ways of Al Baker, The House of Mystery, and Benson by Starlight.
Another book to add to the list is The Magic of Robert-Houdin. Also, the soon to be printed Non Plus Ultra. |
insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
Thanks for the suggestions. In terms of future value of the limited edition books, my assumption was that these books would only increase in value as the "rarity" factor will only go higher and higher with less of a focus on the physical and more of a focus on the electronic. As well, I think there is a core group of magicians / mentalists who will value the books and there is a certain sentimental or emotional (or "intrinsic" is the right word) value associated with them. Am I wrong?
Regards, Mike Quote:
On 2013-11-19 06:18, pierredan wrote: |
pierredan Special user Dai Vernon's birthplace 540 Posts |
Don't ask me, I am almost 40 and I keep buy these books but I grew up visiting a magic shop and wondering what mysteries were contained in all of those books. It also took me several years to develop the ability to understand magic from a book. It was like learning another language and trying to figure out how things were supposed to look.
These days there are less magic shops and most young people get into magic based on the cool video demo they see online of the latest trick. Ask someone in their early 20's or less to get a better idea of how they value books. My guess is that investing in collectors books may be good short term, bad long term. |
owen.daniel Inner circle England 1048 Posts |
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On 2013-11-19 20:57, pierredan wrote: Well I'm in my early twenties, and have a large collection of books, many of which are rare/limited (in fact all the ones I mention in my above post are in my library). Is this normal for my age/youth? I cannot say authoritatively, however, I do know a fair few people with an interest in magic literature who got involved at the same time as me. Having said that, when I started it was still not easy to see visual/youtube magic: simply because youtube wasn't around yet. Okay, so VHS tapes were, and DVDs were just coming in... but that still required you to go find a magic shop (yes an actual shop) and to ask in there. So I guess my answer is: ask someone in their late teens, they might give you a better idea of how they value books. Owen |
pierredan Special user Dai Vernon's birthplace 540 Posts |
In all fairness, asking anyone who visits the Café section on books if they value books is a biased sample.
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