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What’s it worth? What expert booksellers say
When it comes to second-hand and antiquarian books, one of the most common — and complicated — questions is: how do you know what a book is really worth?
How should you buy and sell books today? What expert booksellers say
What’s the best way to buy — or sell — a book in 2025? We asked booksellers who do it every day.
Is there still money in second-hand books? What expert booksellers say
The second-hand and antiquarian book trade has changed dramatically over the past few decades so can you still make a living - or even a healthy side income - dealing in books?
Signed books: part signature, part story
Signed books have long held a special place in the world of second-hand and antiquarian bookselling. But how do you know what’s worth buying — and how do you avoid the fakes?
Telling stories to sell books: how Tom Ayling built a powerful social media following
In just over a year, Tom Ayling has grown an audience of over 800,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube by doing one simple thing: telling stories.
From the trade: Glenn Miller of Deep Neutral Books
From the trade: Glenn of Deep Neutral Books on entering the book world, collaboration, and what keeps him going.
PBFA Young Book Collector Competition 2025
We’ve launched our Young Book Collector 2025 competition!
Hewett’s Books: A love of literature becomes a career
Luke Hewett’s path into the world of rare and antiquarian books began, as many do, with a love of reading. But it wasn’t until he studied English Literature at the University of Liverpool that his interest became a calling.
How to get started in book collecting
Book collecting doesn’t have to be intimidating or costly. In fact, it can be deeply personal, endlessly fascinating, and a lot of fun. Whether you're drawn to beautiful bindings, favourite authors, or the thrill of finding a rare gem, here’s how to get started.
5 reasons the Bath Book Fair is unmissable this June
There are plenty of ways to spend a weekend in Bath, but if you love stories, treasure hunts, or just the feeling of holding a beautiful book in your hands, there’s one event you won’t want to miss.
Thinking of collecting books? Here's how to start your own literary treasure hunt
There’s something magical about holding a book that’s been read, loved, passed down, or perhaps forgotten and then rediscovered. For some, that spark turns into a collection. The good news? You don’t need to be a millionaire or a literary expert to start collecting.
What’s a book fair really like? Inside Bath’s pop-up book wonderland
If you’ve never been to a book fair before, you might picture something quiet, dusty, or intimidating - you’ll actually find something entirely different.