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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 12 Jun 2009 : 16:39:05
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Originally posted by Quale
don't know where my novels are, once I read it, it's over
in the library, attic, friends that never return stuff, who cares
I don't think I could ever be so lackadaisical with my novels. I've got to know where they're stored, and if they're stored properly/safely.
Indeed. I'd upset me to give away a novel, which is why my list keeps growing and why I have over one thousand novels. And I'd want to make sure that the person(s) who took the novel would take care of it. Yes, I'm a bit anal about books. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2009 : 17:28:21
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Originally posted by Kuje
And I'd want to make sure that the person(s) who took the novel would take care of it. Yes, I'm a bit anal about books. :)
I instituted a "no-loaning" policy for my FR books about 10 years ago, after a friend lost my prized first edition copy of Spellfire at the bus station. Apparently.
Since that time, I've made it clear to all my friends and associates that if they wish to borrow anything from my FR library, they have to read it at my house. This way, I can ensure the book stays in my possession.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2009 : 18:12:37
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Kuje
And I'd want to make sure that the person(s) who took the novel would take care of it. Yes, I'm a bit anal about books. :)
I instituted a "no-loaning" policy for my FR books about 10 years ago, after a friend lost my prized first edition copy of Spellfire at the bus station. Apparently.
Since that time, I've made it clear to all my friends and associates that if they wish to borrow anything from my FR library, they have to read it at my house. This way, I can ensure the book stays in my possession.
HAHHA. That's funny. :) But I could see myself using that same policy. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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cephet
Acolyte
Germany
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Posted - 14 Jun 2009 : 08:40:50
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Originally posted by The Sage
I instituted a "no-loaning" policy for my FR books about 10 years ago, after a friend lost my prized first edition copy of Spellfire at the bus station. Apparently.
Hmm.. you sure he didn't steal it? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 14 Jun 2009 : 11:05:09
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Originally posted by cephet
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Originally posted by The Sage
I instituted a "no-loaning" policy for my FR books about 10 years ago, after a friend lost my prized first edition copy of Spellfire at the bus station. Apparently.
Hmm.. you sure he didn't steal it?
I've always assumed that may have indeed been the case. I don't have any evidence, and even now, years later, he still maintains that he simply "forgot it" after rushing for a late bus.
Regardless, it's too late for me to do anything about it now. Though I've made sure that he's allowed nowhere near my FR library when he visits. I may not have any evidence, as I said, but I have my suspicions.  |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 09:31:42
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This brings back forgotten memories. Spellfire was the last book I ever loaned to anyone, and I never got it back either.
As for keeping books, I am even worse than Kuje. I think I have every book I ever read somewhere in the shelves here, except for a few children's books I got rid of as a teenager. I have almost managed to find all of these again by now. Looking around the living room I almost dread our planned moving in the near future. Being a compulsive collector comes with a price. |
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Zapato
Acolyte
Netherlands
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 10:55:48
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Most of the novels I've bought were in perfect condition, because I either got lucky and found a copy of it in a bookstore (instead of buying used books on Amazon or Ebay). Or I bought the reprinted version of the book brand new (the advantage of not having read so many FR novels yet).
Problem is that most of them are paperback, so after I've read them they also get those ugly cracks down the spine from opening it several times. No other problems though.
What does bothers me about me collection though. Is that although I'm very proud of my "Avatar" novels, I couldn't get a copy of "Shadowdale" in the reprinted version. So I had to buy that one with the original cover (wich is like a thorn in my eye every time I look at the series on my bookshelf since the new covers form more of a 'set'). |
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Stranjer
Acolyte
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Posted - 21 Jun 2009 : 03:22:09
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my realms collection is varied. Since I don't have much disposable income, and hadn't found a place to purchase used books(don't much care for online shopping, but I'll look into it), Had contented myself with whatever local bookstores could order for me. 90% of those that I bought new have no creases in the spine, but I can't say I try to keep in pristine condition. I got the books to be read, if i really liked the book(or happen upon interesting lore in it) I want the book to be re-readable many years from now. So the effort I put into not creasing spine is more out of the fact I dont want the book to divide itself, then scatter.
At first I hadn't been taking notes on anything, but now that I am being asked more and more from friends to run games or to aid in lore for theirs(keep lending him books but he is such a slow reader) I think I might want to. I know I have at least 15 or so books from recent trips to local bookstore that I need to read, so trying to re-read all the books i find relevant is getting hard to keep up with. And not to mention I still haven't started reading non-realms fantasy yet, figured I'd catch up on the realms first.
Speaking of copies of Spellfire stolen, where'd mine go... *goes to look through boxes* |
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Sousinne
Acolyte
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Posted - 25 Jun 2009 : 20:24:12
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I have bought most of my FR books new, since I started up with... umm... Elfshadow, I think was the first I bought myself. I have decided not to go with some series, such as Drizzt books after Passage to Dawn, the two big drow series. Guess drow aren't a selling point for me. Otherwise, I have more or less a complete collection.
I have different tastes in condition of books from you guys, though. If the book is not made harder to read, some wear and tear improves the reading experience (Yes, I know, sacrilege. =) ) I often keep the books in my pants pockets, in a big backpack with other things, or the like. This has made for an eminently readable collection that feels very much like me. When I go book hunting, I enjoy finding books that look well-read, as long as they don't have any loose pages or the like. I am especially fond of age-yellowed pages in a book. |
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cephet
Acolyte
Germany
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Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 10:39:11
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Originally posted by Sousinne
I have bought most of my FR books new, since I started up with... umm... Elfshadow, I think was the first I bought myself. I have decided not to go with some series, such as Drizzt books after Passage to Dawn
Yeah, I stopped with Drizzt at Passage of Dawn too.
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Originally posted by Sousinne
I have different tastes in condition of books from you guys, though. If the book is not made harder to read, some wear and tear improves the reading experience (Yes, I know, sacrilege. =) ) I often keep the books in my pants pockets, in a big backpack with other things, or the like. This has made for an eminently readable collection that feels very much like me. When I go book hunting, I enjoy finding books that look well-read, as long as they don't have any loose pages or the like. I am especially fond of age-yellowed pages in a book.
Ooh, backpacks.. *shudders* I do agree with you on the age-yellowed pages though, makes me think of the book as some ancient tome. The older the book, the more precious IMO. |
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Teloriun
Acolyte
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Jul 2009 : 11:02:49
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All my current books were bought new and apart from Pools of Radiance (spine crinkle by my ex, grr), I would like to classify my books as 'near new'. I take great pride in my books, FR or otherwise...
Of course, having not read any FR books for the last 10 years, there's a fair chance that i'll struggle to get the missing novels in an "as new / mint" condition...that's if i manage to get them at all :( |
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canikoblivan
Acolyte
Turkey
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Posted - 14 Jul 2009 : 13:00:01
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| Most of my collection is in mint condition with a few exceptions like the Empires Trilogy, the Finder's Stone Trilogy and a couple of Harpers novels. I'm missing only 26 novels from the entire FR novel line. |
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What Condition Is Your Realms Collection In?
