By karen edwards why do book collectors turn a blind eye to comics. Includes stereographs, trade cards, collecting cards, lantern slides, and souvenirs. Missing persons is the first book in the new buddy steel mystery series by new york times best selling author, michael brandman. Were an experienced team of agile people with one purpose in mind. The zinman collection, recently acquired by the specialcollections. Tells about a sign of richard nixon he mounted on a building he. Michael zinman collection library company of philadelphia digital. The michael zinman collection of early american imprints which was acquired by the library company of philadelphia in 2000 contains more than 14,000 books, pamphlets, magazines, and broadsides printed in the thirteen colonies and the united states before 1801. Join facebook to connect with mike zinman and others you may know.
Collection of ephemera reflecting american social and economic development, with an emphasis on the book trades. Includes samples of mid19thcentury raised letter printing for the blind and pre1801 legal forms, 18th19th centuries. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Michele zinman phone, address, background info whitepages. Zinman is a new york collector known for building the largest private holding of american printed material produced before 1801.
Mar 04, 2020 the same is true of rare book and ephemera collector michael zinman, celebrated in a 2001 new yorker profile as the book eater. Many of the hitherto unknown early american imprints now being digitized by readex at the library company of philadelphia were acquired in 2000, a mere ten years ago, from michael zinman, a private collector who surely ranks among the greatest americana collectors of all time. Jun 09, 2017 the michael zinman collection of early american imprints which was acquired by the library company of philadelphia in 2000 contains more than 14,000 books, pamphlets, magazines, and broadsides printed in the thirteen colonies and the united states before 1801. Basbanes often says that he is a collector of collectors, and this book also brings together many profiles of fascinating rare book aficionados, from the extremely wealthy who can buy almost anything they want to collectors who have built marvelous and important collections on limited budgets. Untrodden paths in book collecting american book collecting. There are 6 individuals that go by the name of michael zinman in new york. Michael brandman is one of the acclaimed authors from america, who likes to write crime fiction books. Profile of polymath book and ephemera collector michael zinman, 63. Fortunately for torke and others, the late 1980s was a time when big record companies took risks, flush with funds as collectors switched from vinyl to digital. Famous book collectors books and bidders book collecting is an activity that dates back to the renaissance, in the 15th century, when the educated elite amassed collections of illuminated manuscripts to display both their wealth and knowledge. New york businessman michael zinman is a book collector with real passion passion for the past passion for books in their thousands and passion for. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles.
My guide was surprisingly never reprinted, nor has it been available online. The michael zinman collection of early american imprints which was. Forgery, theft, murder and the holy grail of american printing. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. David zinman born july 9, 1936 in new york city, united states is an american conductor and violinist. The book collecting boom of the 1920s brought with it significantly increased production of leaf books of all kinds, beginning with what is still the most famous and most expensive leaf book, a noble fragment, being a leaf of the gutenberg bible, 14501455. Sep 18, 2010 zinman, in his home library in new york, shows me a book that could hardly be more different from jerome, but somehow is just as compelling. I just downloaded the latest version of book collector, and i have to say, it amazes me, how you people continue to improve an already stellar product. He is particularly famous for contributing to the continuation of the jesse stone novel series after the death of author robert b. One of my favorite books on books in my collection is the michael zinman collection of early american imprints library company, 2001.
Book dealers and collectors who bought books at the auction were also interviewed about their purchases. Each of the 1,784 items described in minute detail. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of. Michael zinman, a gentleman known to many of you in this room, has been a serious book collector for the last thirty years, and since about 1980 a determined acquisitor of american imprints prior to 1801, the period defined by charles evans in his pioneering american bibliography. Tells about a sign of richard nixon he mounted on a building he owns, and a series of informal verbal skirmishes that followed. Formed in 2008 by lighting and media designer michael s.
The ultimate collector book series a series of collector reference books about the king of. Canvassing books, sample books, and subscription publishers ephemera, 18331951, in the collection of michael zinman keith arbour on. The relationship between collectors and libraries, which sounds as if it should be simple, has a way of becoming complex. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts in general, handwritten books, medieval manuscripts, books of hours, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration and much more. The best result we found for your search is michele diane zinman age 40s in encino, ca in the south valley neighborhood. A wellknown collector gave his books and manuscripts to a large university library. Zinmans collection of some 11500 books, pamphlets, and broadsides printed in the. As long as people have been collecting, printed guides to popular items have been produced by a variety of sources, from major publishers to individual enthusiasts, detailing a particular. Jun 09, 2018 wonderful as always, kurt, though this time on a sad occasion. Pantzer elected an honorary member of the bibliographical society of america. His first purchase, at age 21 in 1958, was a threevolume. This booklet was published on the occasion of the acquisition of the zinman collection, which has made the library company the second largest holder in the nation of books, pamphlets, and broadsides printed before 1801 in what is now the united states. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover michaels.
Lange crane, joan, with the assistance of richard noble. Consider the following story, with the names omitted to protect the innocent. Zinmans collection of some 11,500 books, pamphlets, and broadsides printed in the thirteen colonies and the united. A guide to mercedes lackeys world of valdemar by mercedes lackey.
Michael zinman is a book collector with two videos in the cspan video library. Michael zinman overview michael zinman has been associated with five companies, according to public records. My effort was inspired by a combination of sorting thousands of estate sale books, a particularly encouraging book department staff, and a then recent reading of new paths in book collecting 1934. These individuals collectively are associated with 6 companies in ardsley and hawthorne. Any publication meant to serve as a resource for those interested in learning about or collecting a specific type of item is considered a collectors book. Michael zinman business profile the zinman company inc. Richard zinman university distinguished professor emeritus james madison college. Britannica, report from the new york book fair, and more. View michael zinman s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. His own instrument was the violin, which he studied at oberlin college conservatory of music in ohio.
He reports firsthand on a nascent library springing up on the battlefield in iraq. In surviving accounts there are references to bibliophile book collectors in that era. Sep 04, 2015 you can look for collectible books at library book sales, rare book fairs, auctions, antiquarian book stores, online, or in your grandmothers attic. A wonderfullythorough compilation of information on salesman samplecanvassing books and subscription publishers ephemera, 18331951, from the collection of michael zinman, as catalogued by keith arbour. Jan 07, 2014 not quite two weeks after he told schiller of its existence, hofmann flew to new york with his oath. By scott brown the amazing story of harlequin romances and why collectors hate. Zinman, in his home library in new york, shows me a book that could hardly be more different from jerome, but somehow is just as compelling. Home rare books book collecting guide best books about book collecting best books about book collecting while our book collecting guide is a useful resource for novice collectors who want to learn more, we would be hard pressed to include everything there is to know about rare books. Michael andrew zinman registered representative, new. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Zinmans collection of some 11,500 books, pamphlets, and broadsides printed in the thirteen colonies and the united states through the year 1800 was the largest such collection assembled in the 20th century, and.
He took a masters in composition at the university of. His recollection of my brief book collecting guide written over two decades ago gave me. Always have an online backup of your book database. Michael zinman reported in another posting that the. Zinman looked carefully at hofmanns oath and, though he could not point to any. Book collecting, thanks to the internet has become a growing pastime open to all, even collectors without a great deal of money or time.
Lucas, antiquarian books site, contains a wealth of useful information, as well as a glossary of terms. He is also famous for ignoring conventional wisdom. Zinman first started collecting these prints decades ago, but he honed his focus, and voracious appetite for these books in the 1980s. In the ancient world, papyri and scrolls the precursors of the book in codex form were collected by both institutions and private individuals. View michael zinmans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. At some libraries, savoring rare books is a tactile experience. Truly, the opportunities and avenues to starting a rare book collection and building it. I got bill reese and michael zinman both to sign at the 2005 san francisco book fairand they did with dueling inscriptions, poking fun at each. Canvassing books, sample books, and subscription publishers ephemera, 18331951, in the collection of michael zinman arbour, keith on. Social security administration public data, the first name zinman was not present. Books printed for the blind lacked a universally accepted reading system or a central publishing house.
We polled some dealers and collectors and arrived at this list of the top ten books every book collector should read. Treasures from the library company of philadelphia. He helped complete the founding of the college and was one of the founders of its jmcdptcd. My task this morning is to ask, and try to answer, the question of whether new directions for book collectors remain. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover michael s.
Only booktrade members and book collectors resident in britain or ireland may send information to ukbooks subscribers. We have more than 4,000 delicacies from the bookeater see new. Lucass the essentials of book collecting an essay in parts, originally at his originally from the robert f. Ask michael andrew zinman or our advisors a question, view michael andrew zinmans ratings, experience, qualifications, primary clients, articles or publications, professional designations, membership associations, firm services or practice areas, and misconducts or complaints. Overize thick hardcover book in grey or tan color, light wear, clean well bound, unmarked. View your list online and share it with friends and family. Canvassing books, sample books, and subscription publishers ephemera, 18331951, in the collection of michael zinman. But its hardly the only jewel in a collection of 500,000 books. He pulls down a sleek, sturdy gift box and opens it to. A constellation of cats anthology by denise little. The michael zinman collection of printing for the blind.
It is possible the name you are searching has less than five occurrences per year. Richard zinman joined the faculty of james madison college in 1969 and retired in 2014. Four of the companies are still active while the remaining one is now listed as inactive. Michael zinman worlds fairs collection library company. This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. A meditation on the variety in scale and context in the modern study of the early printed heritage by lotte hellinga. Zinman talked about his collection of early american imprints, how and why he. Unlike some other trades, book dealers have never been afraid to commit their secrets, memories, and insights to paper. Wonderful as always, kurt, though this time on a sad occasion. There are many, many fascinating and educational books detailing the inner workings of the rare book trade. Michael zinman is a book collector with two videos in the cspan video. A talk at the library of congress william reese company.
The book dealer examined the document and, satisfied that it was not obviously wrong, called on michael zinman the countrys most important private collector of early north american imprints. After early violin studies at the oberlin conservatory, zinman studied theory and composition at the university of minnesota, earning his m. Jan 02, 2019 my effort was inspired by a combination of sorting thousands of estate sale books, a particularly encouraging book department staff, and a then recent reading of new paths in book collecting 1934. July 9, 1936 new york city, new york, usa the american conductor and violinist, david zinman, studied first violin at the oberlin college conservatory of music in ohio. The companies were formed over a nineteen year period with the most recent being incorporated eleven years ago in april of 2008. Michele is related to justin zinman and tricia christine valdivia as well as 3 additional people. Twenty years on the book beat brings together the best of mr.
The same is true of rare book and ephemera collector michael zinman, celebrated in a 2001 new yorker profile as the book eater. David zinman is an american conductor, well known for his broad repertoire with large emphasis on new music from north america and europe. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most. They have also lived in camarillo, ca and valley village, ca plus 5 other locations. The michael zinman collection of early american imprints. Michael zinman collection of early american imprints. Have you heard the one about the traveling booksalesman. Collectors books and price guides collectors weekly. Tells about a sign of richard nixon he mounted on a building he owns, and a series. Past imperfect daw book collectors by martin harry greenberg. Join facebook to connect with michael zinman and others you may know. Keep track of your book collection and wish list mobile app, webapp or downloadable.
Michael torke ecstatic collection ecstatic records. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from david zinman at the discogs marketplace. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. The internet has made searching for used or rare books more convenient than ever, and collectors now only have to look to the nearest computer to browse large selections of antique and outofprint titles. Michael zinman collection description collection of ephemera reflecting american social and economic development, with an emphasis on the book trades. Canvassing books, sample books, and subscription publishers.
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