We’ve recently purchased part of an older collection of sci-fi, fantasy and mystery books. The majority are mass market paperbacks (but a few BCE hardcovers) from the 60’s and 70’s (see the Lovecraft selection above). If you collect first edition paperbacks, let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll see if it’s in the collection. It’s going to be a while before the whole thing is finally on the website, but we already know there’s some cool stuff to be had!
On a slightly different note, I’m gradually working on photographing our entire collection of used books. The newest arrivals over the past few months have images already on the website, and the challenge now is getting images for the older stuff. We actually have a scanner (which I’m sure would make the process easier), but it didn’t come with the necessary cords (it was free, so I can’t complain) and I haven’t gotten around to going out and purchasing them. So until then the books are getting photographed, cropped and uploaded by hand (which is part of the reason this will take some time). In the meantime, if you come across a book on the website that doesn’t have a photo (or doesn’t show what you’re looking for), drop us a line and we’ll send one off to you.
Cheers!
I started photographing the books listed on our Internet site too, this year (actually started in the Fall of 2007) and though it is tedious, I’m finding that it does improve sales steadily. I’m by no means an art photographer; some shots are blurry, some are washed out, but they get the point across that the books are available and help refresh peoples’ memories about long-sought treasures. It also helps me locate books among the shelves when someone orders one. Good luck with the photo project!Rachel, Old Saratoga Books
Thanks for the comment – I know what you mean about not being a professional photographer. 🙂 I’ve found one angle that works and I’m sticking with it! As long as I can get the details of the book’s condition to a reasonable degree, I’m happy.