x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Rare Book Chat

Jeremy O"Connor and Michael DiRuggiero

Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O"Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical documents to literary first editions, we"ll discuss the stories behind these one-of-a-kind treasures. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the rare book trade

arts books

All Episodes

21:44

Shakespeare!

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/10/28

Join us as we talk with special guest Adam Douglas of Peter Harrington Rare Books about collecting Shakespeare and specifically about that Holy Grail of collecting, the 1623 Shakespeare First Folio. It is a rare event when one becomes available and Peter Harrington is currently offering a copy. We pick Adam's brain about the specifics of their copy, the history of the creation of the Folio, why Shakespeare and his fellow actors didn't want to publish their texts, why copies are so rare, why

en

34:44

The Almost Not Great Gatsby

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/09/19

In 1940, the year of Fitzgerald’s death, there were only 7 copies of The Great Gatsby sold. Fitzgerald complained to both Zelda and Max Perkins that he was a forgotten man and that clearly there was no demand for his book. He was crushed, and died thinking Gatsby was a failure. Then, a year later 155,000 copies were printed…. What happened? We dive in into the strange afterlife of The Great Gatsby, trace Fitzgerald’s feelings about his masterpiece through inscribed copies, and compare it to

en

29:19

Curious George Orwell and the Tony Soprano Collection

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/09/09

When is a George Orwell signature not a George Orwell signature? Is it safe to be around a person who collects true crime artifacts? Also - there was a world record set last week and it involved the Book of Mormon... Join Jeremy and Michael as they debate the big questions in the rare book world. As always, we welcome your questions or comments at: "hello@rarebookchat.com".Enjoy the show!

en

30:42

Maniacs Are Real

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/07/24

This episode is all about maniacs! Bibliomaniacs, that is.... They may be extreme, they may be passionate, and, ignoring some unsavory criminal activity, they may even have served to preserve culture over the years. If you have a story about a bibliomaniac - or perhaps you are a bibliomaniac! - please drop us a note at hello@rarebookchat.comEnjoy!

en

29:45

Dining with Dali, Computer Liberation, and Bidding...

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/06/09

Special guest! Hélène Golay of Capitol Hill Books joins Jeremy and Michael to discuss post-war diplomacy through fine dining, Jeremy's hungry cat leads to an impulsive purchase of an early manifesto on the personal computer, and Michael and Jeremy realize they are often competing with themselves for the price of a book. Enjoy the show! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments at: hello@rarebookchat.com.

en

20:09

A Magic Bible, and Smith with a "P"

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/05/22

Whose Bible would be more fun at a dinner party, Mick Jagger's or Harry Houdini's? And what about that curious Wodehouse manuscript coming up for auction? So much to think about, including Michael's feeling that there is an alarming lack of respect for comic literature in the rare book market. Thank you for listening! Do you have any ideas for us? Email us at hello@rarebookchat.com. We'd love to hear about your rare book adventures, ideas for new episodes, observations, questions..

en

30:09

A Prank Inscription, Bloody Relics, and Harry Potter...

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/04/30

All about a book that was not inscribed by Calvin Coolidge to Ernest Hemingway, the gloves Lincoln wore the fateful night of the assassination, and a marvelous Harry Potter curiosity... Enjoy!

en

42:12

Lillian Ross & Her Very Ernest Hemingway

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/03/18

Special guest Sarah Funke Butler (funkeliterary.com) joins Jeremy and Michael to discuss a fascinating and newly unearthed trove of letters from Ernest Hemingway to the groundbreaking journalist Lillian Ross. You think you knew everything about Hemingway? Well, think again - this collection of letters has forced us to reconsider our understanding of "Papa".We'd love to know what you think? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@rarebookchat.comThanks for listening!

en

23:43

Crimes, Dimes, and Scat!

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/03/06

In this episode we talk about dime novels and the lurid crimes they depict, and the now forgotten authors of those gazillions of highly popular novels, as well as two items of scatological interest, one of which has a very distinguished provenance.

en

11:17

Valentine's Day Episode (A Quickie!)

Rare Book Chat ·

2025/02/14

A quick chat about Valentine's Day gifts from the 19th century -- and the all important question of whether love was even possible in the olden days. Plus, a little more (but not much!)

en

49:19

Einstein's Frubber Face, Plath's Favorite Cook Book,...

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/12/17

We begin this episode with Michael bemoaning a missed opportunity to buy the head of Albert Einstein, and then we welcome Darren Sutherland, Senior Specialist in the Fine Books and Manuscripts at Bonhams Auctions, to discuss two upcoming sales. The first is a fascinating single-owner complete collection of books from the Kelmscott Press, assembled by a man described as having “the most remarkable taste in the arts”. And the second is just a regular mashup sale with some curious and lovely

en

32:09

Episode 9: Gold Rush Diaries, Delicious Urine, and...

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/11/20

Welcome back to another episode of Rare Book Chat, where we dive into the delightful world of historical curiosities and the sometimes grim realities behind them. This week, we have a rollicking discussion that swings from the California Gold Rush to 17th-century plague remedies, and more —because, why not?Gold Rush Diary: We kick things off with a riveting look at a collection of autographed letters from Warren H. Porter, a gold rush miner whose tale takes a dark turn. Spoiler alert: he

en

30:11

Episode 8: The Man Who Did Too Much

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/11/12

In this episode, Jeremy and Michael discuss William Morris, wallpaper, and the birth of fantasy literature, with an analysis of Morris's influence on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis in particular. Then a game of would you rather - a spectacular copy of Orwell's 1984, or a mini-collection of dystopian novels? Also a half-hearted stab at the big question: why do we collect?Email us with questions, suggestions, grievances, at hello@rarebookchat.com.The books discussed can be found in the catalog

en

21:38

Episode 7: A Tea Party, a Traveling Salesman, and...

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/11/01

In this episode, we explore a delightful tea party invitation that connects Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace, and Michael Faraday. The conversation then transitions to a rare first edition from 1832, which addresses a fundamental challenge in computational theory, one so perplexing that researchers have enlisted artificial ants to help sniff out a solution. For links to the items discussed in this episode, visit rarebookchat.com.

en

25:01

Episode 6: The World Series Episode: A Very Rare Book...

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/10/25

In this episode of Rare Book Chat, we're diving into the revolutionary impact of Bill James's work on baseball and far beyond. Known to us (with affection) as the "Pork and Beans Man," Bill James transformed the way we think about baseball analytics, introducing statistical evaluation in sports with his groundbreaking work, "The Baseball Abstract." We discuss a very rare 1978 printing of James’ Baseball Almanac (offered by Type Punch Matrix) and how James, as an outsider, reshaped the

en

29:58

Episode 5: Constitution Recap... a Bargain at $11M?

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/10/22

In this episode we discuss the sale price of a the extremely rare ratification printing of the US Constitution sold at Brunk Auctions last week. Was $11M high or low? Listen to the episode to find out why it was probably a bargain.

en

46:57

Episode 4: The Most Important Printed Document in...

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/10/15

In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor discuss a rare ratification copy of the US Constitution with Seth Kaller, the pre-eminent dealer of rare and important American historical documents. The conversation explores the document's historical significance, the complexities of its journey from creation to ratification, the role of compromise in the Constitution's formation, the importance of Charles Thompson's signature, and the implications of the

en

32:21

Episode 3: Marx, Darwin, Smith, and Mutton

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/10/12

In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero explore the fascinating world of rare books, spotlighting three legendary first editions: Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, Karl Marx’s Das Kapital, and Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. They discuss what makes these books so valuable, why Jeremy thinks Das Kapital is cheap compared to the other two, Michael's regrets about not being a shepherd, and how these three authors shaped history. Along the

en

24:12

Episode 2: Did American Literature begin with a con?

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/10/08

In this episode we discuss a wonderfully strange 1809 first edition that just might be the founding work of American literature … Jeremy then takes the conversation in a different direction by making a comparison with this book and the much-coveted and exceptionally valuable 1623 Shakespeare first folio, the first collected edition of Shakespeare, and then we look at the current market for this strange 1809 book and find that, compared to other foundational works, it’s surprisingly

en

35:19

Episode 1: Einstein Dancing in the Multiverse

Rare Book Chat ·

2024/10/01

Welcome to Rare Book Chat: In this episode we discuss Eleanor Roosevelt’s This I remember, a letter addressed to Jimmy, Einstein dancing in the multiverse, and the filthiest story ever told... Enjoy!We have a very basic website up at rarebookchat.com, but please feel free to email us at RBC@manhattanrarebooks.comItems discussed:A special copy of Eleanor Roosevelt's This I

en

21 results

Similar Podcasts

Start The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!

thebookvoice.com

Get Hooked On The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!

thebookvoice.com

西四五条

主播郑捕头

Podcast Patapoe

0d0a

On Mic Podcast

Jordan Rich