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kipperfan · 11-03-2008, 02:03 PM

Hey all - hoping to tap the ever plentiful CP tree of wisdom as I am having a hard time finding what I am looking for. My question is multi faceted so bear with me.

Firstly I am looking for a good (reliable) online site that sells or facilitates the sale of first edition novels. I am hoping to pick up some first editions and online seems to be the only way to go if you live in Calgary - I have poked around a few sites - any recamendations?

Next part of the question is about the reading material itself, I am a big fan of the "literary classics" you might say. I am big into early 20th century American literature, depression era literaure being a personal favourite. I am a big fan of Steinbeck, Bellow, Kerouac, Sinclair, Farrell, Faulkner etc. and am looking for authors in a similar vein, or who write about this era in time anyways - I am hoping I can get some good suggestions from some Cp'ers out there!

Lastly I am wondering about the site Alibris.com, this may tie into the first question as they do sell first editions. I am wondering if anyone has ever purchased off this site as it seems like a great way to purchase cheap used books that are hard or impossible to find in Calgary. Any feedback?

I know these subjects are rather obsecure, I hope some of you can give me a hand.

11-03-2008, 02:03 PM	#1
kipperfan Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Exp:	I have questions about books! Hey all - hoping to tap the ever plentiful CP tree of wisdom as I am having a hard time finding what I am looking for. My question is multi faceted so bear with me. Firstly I am looking for a good (reliable) online site that sells or facilitates the sale of first edition novels. I am hoping to pick up some first editions and online seems to be the only way to go if you live in Calgary - I have poked around a few sites - any recamendations? Next part of the question is about the reading material itself, I am a big fan of the "literary classics" you might say. I am big into early 20th century American literature, depression era literaure being a personal favourite. I am a big fan of Steinbeck, Bellow, Kerouac, Sinclair, Farrell, Faulkner etc. and am looking for authors in a similar vein, or who write about this era in time anyways - I am hoping I can get some good suggestions from some Cp'ers out there! Lastly I am wondering about the site Alibris.com, this may tie into the first question as they do sell first editions. I am wondering if anyone has ever purchased off this site as it seems like a great way to purchase cheap used books that are hard or impossible to find in Calgary. Any feedback? I know these subjects are rather obsecure, I hope some of you can give me a hand. __________________ "Man, so long as he remains free, has no more constant and agonizing anxiety than to find, as quickly as possible, someone to worship." Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Brothers Karamazov Last edited by kipperfan; 11-03-2008 at 02:05 PM.