Signed First Editions & Rare Books
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Black History Month: 10 essential Black authors every modern library should include
Black History Month offers a natural moment to revisit authors whose work has shaped modern literature and cultural history. For readers and collectors alike, these books are more than influential texts: they are artefacts of ideas, resistance, and lasting artistic achievement. First editions and signed copies by the writers below sit at the intersection of …
Agatha Christie, 50 years on: the enduring appeal of the Queen of crime
Fifty years after her death, Agatha Christie remains the most influential crime writer of all time. From Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple to classics like And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express, her stories continue to captivate readers worldwide. Clear prose, ingenious plots, and a deep understanding of human nature ensure that the Queen of Crime’s legacy is as powerful today as it was in her lifetime. …
New year, new me: build your collection of influential thinkers
Start the year inspired with our Self-Improvement collection. Discover signed first editions by James Clear, Seth Godin, Susan Cain, Brené Brown, and Marie Kondo – books that shaped modern thinking on habits, leadership, and mindfulness. …