Travis mcdade thieves of book row

Riveting account of the worst book theft ring in american history. Vivid account of an organized gang that victimized public and university libraries in the late 1920s and early 30s. The team picked for the job included two old hands known only as paul and swede, but all depended on a fresh face. The true crimes of daniel spiegelman and the curator of rare books at the university of illinois college of law. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Jun 28, 20 but as travis mcdade shows in thieves of book row, book dealing in the early 20th century was rife with scoundrels and rogues. Books can bring you into their worlds, and they can capture who you once were when you first read them. A leading expert on crimes against rare books, maps, documents, and other printed cultural heritage resources, he is the author of three previous books on the subject. New yorks most notorious rare book ring and the man who stopped it by travis mcdade. Jun 12, 20 in thieves of book row, travis mcdade tells the gripping tale of the worst book theft ring in american history, and the intrepid detective who brought it down. Its a crime about one day less old than libraries themselves, says mcdade, author of thieves of book row, about the worst book theft ring in american history. Thieves of book row examines the circumstances surrounding the widescale library book theft ring in 1920s and 1930s. New yorks most notorious rare book ring and the man who stopped it mcdade, t. The true crimes of daniel spiegelman, 2006, and they didnt always turn it down.

Thieves of book row chronicles a fascinating chapter in the history of the book trade, libraries, and organized crime. New yorks most notorious rare book ring and the man who stopped it 9780190239718. Traditionally, the people who care most about book theft are the victims of a recent theft. Thieves of book row book santa monica public library. Thwarting book thieves american libraries magazine. Dealers such as harry gold, a tough native of the lower east side, became experts in recognizing the value of books and recruiting a pool of thieves to steal themmany of them unemployed men who drifted up the bowery or. Book prices soared in the 1920s, then plummeted in the great. The true crimes of daniel spiegelman prager 2006 thieves of book row. The goods were kept in a secure room under constant scrutiny, deep inside a crowded building with guards at the exits. Thieves of book row travis mcdade oxford university press. Aug 08, 20 thieves of book row by travis mcdade oxford university press. Dealers such as harry gold, a tough native of the lower east side, became.

Thieves of book row no one had ever tried a caper like this before. New yorks most notorious rare book ring and the man who stopped it travis mcdade no one had ever tried a caper like this before. By 1911, however, the new york public library hired a man whose sole job it was to protect the collection from thieves and vandals. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. New yorks most notorious rare book ring and the man who stopped it. Travis mcdade is curator of law rare books at the university of illinois college of law. Travis mcdade university of illinois college of law. New yorks most notorious rare book ring and the man who stopped it by mcdade, travis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dealers such as harry gold, a tough native of the lower east side, became experts in recognizing the value of books and recruiting a pool of thieves to steal them many of them unemployed men who drifted up the bowery or.

In the depression, some fellows were willing to try anythingeven a heist in the rare book room of the new york public library. Mcdades the thieves of book row details the activities of one group of thieves who stole hundreds of books from the new york public library. Jun, 20 thieves of book row by travis mcdade, 9780199922666, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. But as travis mcdade shows in thieves of book row, book dealing in the early 20th century was rife with scoundrels and rogues. In a highly engaging narrative, mcdade provides a wonderful portrait of books stolen and recovered and of many colorful characters ranging from rare. Travis mcdades thieves of book row covers a remarkable number of years much of the 1920s and 1930s during which east coast public and university libraries were systematically looted of their most precious books. Author of the book thief and a curator of rare books, mcdade transforms painstaking research into a rich portrait of manhattans book row in. Mcdade, a curator of rare books and author of a tome on notorious 1990s book bandit daniel spiegelman the book thief, is well positioned to bring to life a forgotten part of new york city history. In the depression, some fellows were willing to try anything even a heist in the rare book room of the new york public library.

In thieves of book row, travis mcdade tells the gripping tale of the worst book theft ring in american history, and the intrepid detective who brought it down. Travis mcdade is curator of law rare books at the university of illinois college of law and author of the upcoming thieves of book row. Explains how edgar allan poes book became the most valuable rare book in america although the author died penniless. The spellman series by lisa lutz this wacky set of characters would make for a great comedydrama with some romantic tension thrown in. In the depression, some fellows were willing to try anything even a heist in. You probably own a book that you consider priceless, not for its physical value, but for the knowledge it imparted upon you, or the adventure it provided. Thieves of book row new yorks most notorious rare book ring and the man who stopped it by.

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New yorks most notorious rare book ring and the man who stopped it oxford university press 20 disappearing ink. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Find contacts direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. The team picked for the job included two old hands known only as paul and swede, but all depended on a fresh face, a kid from pinetown, north carolina. New yorks most notorious rare book ring and the man who stopped it by mcdade, travis. Both a fastpaced, truelife thriller, thieves of book row provides a fascinating look at the history of crime and literary culture. I have been eagerly waiting for the next grand tale of bibliothievery and bibliodetectives from travis mcdade, rare book curator and author of the book thief, and im happy to report thieves.

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Travis mcdade audio books, best sellers, author bio. Sep 01, 2015 in the depression, some fellows were willing to try anything even a heist in the rare book room of the new york public library. Travis w mcdade university of illinois at urbanachampaign. Welcome to the world of thieves of book row, an intriguing new historical investigation by travis mcdade that uncovers an unusual criminal undercurrent that thrived in new york upon the increasing stature of books as exotic, desirable artifacts the rare book market exploded in the late 19th century as americans became wealthier and created their own personal libraries. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel.