{"product_id":"the-collectors-world-baron-perlman-9781949085518","title":"The Collector's World: More Musings on Collecting and American Antiiques","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaron Perlman, in a clear and accessible style, discusses the motivations and foibles of collectors, never hesitating to do so with humor and a wry look at himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollecting is an extraordinary pastime. The Collector's World embraces all those who enjoy the \"hunt,\" especially for American antiques, and scrutinizes collecting in all its glorious wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeant for any collector, or those merely trying to understand friends or family who collect, this work, written by a long time collector, is meant for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelves into the psychological forces that drive collecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbes the minds and feelings of those who collect - hope, passion, disappointment, happiness, and fulfillment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssesses the pressures on collectors to buy and their consequent mistakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails lessons learned (or waiting to be learned) - a need for courage, patience, and preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggests and defends style and connoisseurship criteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfesses and sometimes forgives a collector's sins and loss of virtue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick up The Collector's World and indulge in Baron Perlman's collecting love story. A delicious read awaits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Baron Perlman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1949085511\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781949085518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ckbooks Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.55d","brand":"Baron Perlman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48457602072831,"sku":"9781949085518","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9513d7b0-84e5-4666-8f7c-30e9116d2a48.jpg?v=1777400143","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-collectors-world-baron-perlman-9781949085518","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}