Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 262 Harper, Henry Howard 1871 1953 04014899 Book-Lovers, Bibliomaniacs and Book Clubs Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Christine D. and the booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net "Book-Lovers, Bibliomaniacs and Book Clubs" by Henry Howard Harper is a reflective essay penned in the early 20th century. This book is essentially a study of the passion for book-collecting, the various types of collectors, and the social phenomenon of book clubs. Through his insights, Harper explores the reasons behind the allure of books and the nuances that distinguish bibliophiles from bibliomaniacs. The text delves into the shared enthusiasm for literature and the nuances of collecting books, encouraging readers to appreciate the aesthetics of fine editions while maintaining a rational approach to acquisition. Harper presents bibliomania humorously and poignantly, describing how individuals—both men and women—navigate their obsessions with book collecting, highlighting the evolution of societal attitudes towards the pastime. A significant portion of the book discusses the role of book clubs in promoting the fine arts of bookmaking and how these clubs foster a community of enthusiasts. Ultimately, the work serves as a guide to understanding the culture surrounding books, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment they bring to their admirers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Book collecting Bibliomania Book clubs (Bookselling) Z Text Bibliomania Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 122261 2025-06-09T12:37:25.011701 text/html 117536 2021-01-02T23:41:40 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 3440665 2021-01-02T23:41:40 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 3562758 2025-06-09T12:37:42.411662 application/epub+zip 3520645 2025-06-09T12:37:29.833666 application/epub+zip 196087 2025-06-09T12:37:25.591693 application/epub+zip 20663591 2025-06-09T12:37:49.858600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 20504514 2025-06-09T12:37:35.181659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110130 2022-09-10T14:06:05.941996 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101648 2025-06-09T12:37:24.293726 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101527 2021-01-02T23:41:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 40229 2021-01-02T23:41:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 101519 2021-01-02T23:41:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40194 2021-01-02T23:41:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20722 2025-06-09T12:37:50.110584 application/rdf+xml 15235 2025-06-09T12:37:25.672710 image/jpeg 2376 2025-06-09T12:37:25.633681 image/jpeg 3458017 2025-06-09T12:37:25.318736 application/octet-stream application/zip