/lit/ - Literature

>>20122728
See: >>20114760
6-7 years ago, the average Joe (lower middle class) was the buyer, today it's mostly institutional buyers and upper middle class. Albeit collectors come in all shapes and sizes: electricians, professors, doctors, tycoons, truckers, politicians, investors... The list goes on. Collectors know what they want while those that are looking for a gift usually need some help.

>>20122753
I didn't but it looks like Hollywood garbage. Try Black Books (2000), it captures the essence.

>>20122744
Anything gilted/marbled, bound in real cloth or leather (not faux leather), or with a box/case that looks expensive to manufacture. I don't know much about contemporary books but this sort is usually referred to as bibliophile edition or collectors edition. Keep in mind that 90% of the value of contemporary books is in the condition.

>>20122722
Yes, research is half of the job. Most things don't have photos since the platforms where we submit items for sale are terrible and photos tend to disappear for no good reason. You can easily find books that cost over $10.000 with 0 photos. I have pics for all my books but having a good description of the actual condition of the book is paramount.

Picrel a book over $10.000