Well, I set my alarm for an indecently early hour on Saturday morning (& promptly snoozed through it) because it was the opening day of an annual secondhand book sale, held every June long weekend, that I never miss. Arriving an hour later than desired with two friends, we set about struggling through the dense throng of rummagers in the hopes of getting our grubby hands on some coveted treasures.
Side note: Coincidentally, the three of us were wearing fair isle jumpers (or sweaters, if you like to call them that) & so inadvertently set a new book sale trend. We're thinking next year everyone will be resplendent in fair isle, but by then we'll have moved onto houndstooth or paisley or something.
These book sales are brutal. Secondhand book collectors are a particularly aggressive breed. After jostling through the masses, feverishly (& rather possessively) stooped over trestles piled with dusty books, I finally unearthed a few bargains that made the struggle worthwhile. Actually, it was my friend Mark who found this little beauty for me...
In other news...I've drawn the winner of my giveaway & am waiting to hear back from them. As soon as they respond, I'll announce who it is. I'll be holding another giveaway soon! :)
Karena, I'm so jellyous of that book you got, now what secondhand book sale is that? I've only recently found your site, would love to know more! Lise :^)
Posted by: Lise | Monday, 09 June 2008 at 05:39 PM
Hi Lise! It's the Michael Treloar book sale held every June long weekend at the St Peters Town Hall here in Adelaide. http://www.treloars.com/
Everything's really cheap - that book was $5!
Posted by: Karena (Magic Jelly) | Monday, 09 June 2008 at 11:43 PM
I'm jealous. That book looks heavenly! I can drool over vintage typography for hours.
Aren't book sales grand?
Posted by: Tab | Tuesday, 10 June 2008 at 12:01 AM
That is exciting to find books like that! All of them look very interesting. Good luck on finding more!
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Posted by: Belinha | Tuesday, 10 June 2008 at 01:17 AM
If this was the only book you found, the effort was completely worthwhile. What goodies to inspire!
Posted by: Cicada Studio | Tuesday, 10 June 2008 at 04:27 AM
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Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, 10 June 2008 at 07:40 AM
What a great find..It is so much fun looking at books and more exciting when you find a good one.
Posted by: ctmott | Tuesday, 10 June 2008 at 08:07 AM
I think the rummaging and stooping was all worth it -- that book is great!
Posted by: La Alicia | Tuesday, 10 June 2008 at 10:38 AM
Such a great book you got there.
Posted by: Social Network Web Design | Tuesday, 10 June 2008 at 01:31 PM
What a wonderful book? Who is the author? I wonder if I can find myself a copy?
Posted by: Jennifer | Wednesday, 11 June 2008 at 02:51 PM
What a fab book and love the pictures you've taken. I work as a freelance book and journal typesetter so I love fonts and working with type :)
Posted by: pouch | Wednesday, 25 June 2008 at 11:18 PM
Wow! What a find. I love a good book sale, although the first day crush usually intimidates me. I vote for paisley.
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