Book club editions general selling questions amazon. I have been collecting harry potter books for roughly 10 years. Identifying, and valuing first edition dr seuss books. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace.
Easton press, limited editions club, franklin library, book club of. A book club edition bce or book of the month club edition bomc refers to a book printed by a book club with cheaper materials than the original publishing house, and is generally not worth much to the serious collector. May, 2019 a rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book and a valuable one. Ioba identifying book club editions independent online. Most often, a jacket without a price is a book club edition. One of these was the book ofthemonth club bomc, which differs from other book clubs by producing books of the same quality and design as the trade editions. First edition book values how much is a book worth. Buyers do not like to be surprised with a book club edition unless that is what they want.
Nov 03, 2003 before we start, lets dispel a prevalent myth. Shop more collections related to book club editions worth owning. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book. And, like many other myths about bookselling, there are exceptions. Salems lot true first edition, 1975, doubleday according to several collectors websites, a true. Book club edition does that mean that book has no value. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs.
The book has more background, but the movie brings to life the chase thru the snow and most especially the methods used to actually raise the ship only woefully explained in the book. My point is that quality and quantity generally drive price. Aug 31, 2010 book club editions are not as valuable as original editions, and may not be valuable at all if the books are as recent as 1980, your copies probably arent worth anything special. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should make.
I am delighted that john byrne and his team at the magazine have invited me to be the guest blogger this week. Each book thats published, of course, has a first edition. The ebooks bought off of the amazon online store are known as kindle edition books, designating that. Hardcover book club editions may be a little smaller than a trade hardcover, and may feel lighter.
Heres how you can start a fun and engaging book club. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. You will notice sellers on ebay trying to get away with selling a bce copy as a later edition or first edition because of the similarities. In fact, some book club editions will have a blank box where the bar code normally goes. As with most things, there are a few exceptions, but it would be quite rare to find a book club edition that was worth anything more than 50 cents. Where a trade edition may have embossed or decorative elements on its cover and. Jun 12, 2018 at any rate, the crucial difference between book club editions and reprinted editions in generalthe reason book club editions are even a topic of discussion for us hereis that book club edition books usually not always look like the trade editions of books to which they correspond. I did not find any prohibition on amazon as long as you described the book with book club edition.
This is especially important when issue points are involved and the. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by. Are hardcover book club editions worth more or less than any. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about book club editions. Crime club mystery books rare and first edition books. There are separate listings for some of those books. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify. Bomc issues of mockingbird have the same green cloth backing and brownpapered boards as the trade editions, but the wellknown bomc indentation is added to the back cover. Because of the rarity of each title see ulysses above, copies that come into the marketplace are often expensive. Nothing would distinguish the book club editions from the trade editions. Do you know how valuable your old books really are.
Successful book clubs select great books, have compelling discussions, and create community. Sometimes the only hardcover for a title is a book club. One way you can tell if a book is book club when it does not say so is that the hardcover is thinner. Book club discussions are great conversations based on a common book that everyone has read. Crime club mystery books rare and first edition books from. And only the movie can depict what the ship looks like when raised, and the excitement of the arrival into nyc. Some books are published in such huge quantities that first editions are. And i am even more delighted that they have embraced the book clubreading group concept that i have been passionate about for. What may come as a surprise to some of you, however, is that exceptions to this particular myth are so numerous that it becomes near foolish to reject book club editions out of hand when scouting. Find out how to know if you have a valuable comic book on your hands based on its age, appearance, and presence of popular characters.
Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. First edition points to identify to kill a mockingbird by. King, stephen, the shining, book club edition 1977, from theodore bruce on invalid date aedt. See the image for an example using jean auels clan of the cave bear. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discu. They dont even rate a definition in the mostrecent edition of john carter and nicolas barkers abc for book collectors, an essential reference for book trade terminology. The book club edition on the right does not have this code. Apr 29, 2014 the artists book club ltd united kingdom. Some of the jackets are quite scarce, but the bare books are not that difficult to find.
They dont even rate a definition in the mostrecent edition of john carter and nicolas barkers abc for book collectors, an essential reference for booktrade terminology. Some books are published in such huge quantities that first editions. Need help assessing a books value dune first edition ars. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Book club editions are fun to collect as they resemble the original first. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. Cant wait to debrief after listening to the latest episode of your favorite audio series. How to find the value of books the best thing to do if youre serious about finding out the value of your books to have a professional book appraiser or bookseller evaluate your. Book club editions are sold to members at a good discount compared with the original issue price. A popular book is sometimes reissued under the imprint of a book club. He did say that book club editions are not as valuable for collecting. Any photographic illustrations in the original are either absent or reduced in number. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books. The lesser quality book club editions are usually a little smaller than the retail edition.
How to identify book club editions page 1 of 2 bookthink. A new growing crop of podcast conversation clubs on and offline can connect you with other eager fans, book clubstyle. According to the 1988 statement, the artists book club did not have special editions from suppliers, but rather bought publishers remainders if the book was a new title, or publishers stock for backlist items. With 191pp and in good condition, left book club edition, deals with switzerland, norway, finland and denmark,a valuable political study of their status in the 1930s. As book club editions are typically not valuable, does that mean they are never collectible. For the average collector, a book club can be a nice copy to have because it allows you to start collecting without draining your budget since many book clubs can be purchased for a tenth of the price of a first edition. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone book club editions. Need help assessing a books value dune first edition. This seems most common with science fiction titles.
Book club editions are not as valuable as original editions, and may not be valuable at all if the books are as recent as 1980, your copies probably arent worth anything special. The reverse of the title page may carry an advertising statement. May 17, 2016 examples of non book club books that often have no price include the following. One way to include all members is to write questions on an index card for e. Exceptions do occur, primarily with books that can be expected to have a long shelf life. Shop and save on gifts for everyone on your list sections show more follow today setting up a book club for your children will no.
The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. The most common book club editions material is glass. The reason they arent worth more money is because the true first editions had a limited print run while book club editions have a larger print run thats why there are so many out there. I would never list a book club edition with a regular hardcover, that is not book club. When i first started, i did not know enough to know the difference between a first edition, first print, trade edition, book club edition, or state. But surely thats in part because there isnt good information on how to differentiate those copies. But for a collector, a first printing is the only true first edition. The book has a small inked name at the top of the front end page, and a little bit of mild offsetting on the front pastedown hidden under the flap, else is crisp, clean and fine in a near fine dustjacket mildly tanned at the spine lettering and folds, but shows almost no wear and is not faded or clipped. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. Collecting limited editions club books is a noble pursuit. The doubleday trade first printings state first edition on the page. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. The books are very similar to the regular bloomsbury editions in all other respects, but should not be confused with genuine first editions.
Someone will come along to correct that some book club editions are almost collectable for the art work dust jackets. Reading groups for children and parents can bring families closer. Fedpo first edition frequently asked questions book club. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. In terms of monetary value, book club editions are usually at the bottom of the pack, practically valueless. Some book club editions are quite blunt about it, with a statement directly on the jacket. While this does not necessarily make a volume rare, a collector who prefers hardcover or wants one of. Book club editionsfor the most partsee the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors. Jan 29, 2014 those club type books cannot be traded in. Browse and buy a vast selection of book club editions worth owning collections. Books are not typically published for book clubs unless the author andor the title have already proven to be very popular. The cameo editions are the book club editions that feature artwork by polly bolian.
People come into possession of comic books all the time and most dont know what to do with them. Seven important episodes from the case book of albert campion by margery allingham first edition and the true first edition. Sep 10, 2020 book club editions of a book look almost identical to first editions, but there is no cover price printed on the inside flap, and those editions are not valuable or collectible. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. The books have color frontispieces that match the front cover illustration. However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a demand for it. Book clubs frequently neglect to remove edition indicators from the plates before printing their copies. Apr 07, 2009 he did say that book club editions are not as valuable for collecting. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. Book club editions are not worthless but they are worth less than equivalent trade editions.
The science fiction book club in particular did a lot in its time to popularize and increase the readership of sciencefiction. Are hardcover book club editions worth more or less than. Seuss first editions modern first editions blog issue. I know, i know, in the book world the lec is considered a fine press and not a book club. Its true that a first edition may have one or more printings and that a second edition will normally be noted only if there are actual changes, usually major, in the text. Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged. Though this may be largely true, there are so many exceptions to this that youre more than justified in taking a second look at any bce that passes through your hands. For the average collector, a book club can be a nice copy to have because it allows you to start collecting without draining your budget since many book clubs can be purchased for a. Not all book club editions state that they are book club.
The kindle is amazons ereader device that allows users to download and view digital ebook versions of all sorts of print publications. They are published to a different standard i think cheaper paper etc. Hardcover, red boards, black lettered, no markings, very good condition, excellent valu size. Often it is a new setting and with cheaper paper and binding. Though not first editions, these are sometimes marginally collectible notwithstanding. If not, the fact that its a first edition doesnt matter. Many paperback originals pbos exist in hardcover only in a book club edition. Book club editions for the most part see the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors. Mine is red, and is the first book club edition, but that is not the first first edition. The book club edition does not, and was probably left out to save money.
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