Bryan Young of Grayshelf Books in Tomball, Texas, shares some of the very collectible volumes he's bringing to the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, , including signed copies of books by science fiction luminaries Robert Heinlein and Ray Bradbury as well as more literary offerings by James A. Michener and Steinbeck.
Among the treasures he’s bringing are two Bradbury titles, R is for Rocket and Dandelion Wine, both of which are not only signed but also contain whimsical sketches for which Bradbury was known.
There’s also a John Steinbeck volume with Steinbeck’s bookplate in it and a pristine signed copy of the masterpiece Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck’s 1937 novella.
Bryan also is bringing as signed and inscribed first edition of James A. Michener’s first novel, Tales of the South Pacific, which won the author a Pulitzer Prize.
Plus, Bryan will have a selection of vintage Stephen King horror novels certain to delight any King fan.
Florida Antiquarian Book Fair features rare and collectible books, antique maps, vintage prints and photographs, and ephemera from various eras, offered by sellers from all other the country. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com or at the box office.
MUSIC: Wang-Wang Blues. 1920 Paul Whiteman and his Ambassador Orchestra. Written by Gussie Mueller, Theron E. “Buster” Johnson, and Henry Busse. Pop and jazz standard.
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