Re: Question for all RAMmers

On Nov 20, 7:01 am, Catherine Fiorello
<cathynos...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:20:35 -0330, Cheryl P. wrote:
I think I lack the collecting gene. I buy books to read, sometimes keep
them, but am totally indifferent to the edition. In fact, I think I'd
feel awkward reading something incredibly value like a top quality first
edition of a favourite author, and would prefer a copy that wouldn't be
spoiled when I shove it in my backpack and wrinkle the pages. And
there's no point having a book around I won't enjoy reading (for
whatever reason), so the first edition would be out the door, to be
replaced by a secondhand copy (or non-first edition). Or lots of them,
depending on how much I got for the first edition.

Cheryl

I'm with you, Cheryl. While I'd love to see the Book of Kells, I'd hate
to read it in the bath. ;)

--
Cathy F

Yup, yup. Books are for reading. If the words are all there, I'm
good. First edition? Eh, no biggie.

Mary
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