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Ashlea, a coincidence. While sitting in the lobby of our hospital, I picked up "Entertainment Weekly" Nov. 28, 2003. It has a 4 page article about Larry McMurtry. The article was primarily about his writing but did mention his book stores and the Dairy Queen, also an interior picture. I wonder...

Ashlea, have you ever heard of anybody that visits McMurtry's to find books for other people? Such as for me? I read your referanced article; great story. Will phone calls to them result in them searching for books?

R.J. I take it in good spirit. During WWII, occasionally my mother and I corresponded in poetry form. It drove the Navy censors crazy and required frequent explanations from me. My shipmates kept asking me why I was always being called on the P.A. system.

Phil_T all you say is realistic. Suppose that a line of Latin was alternated with the same line in English. I would only do this for a short book of about 20 pages.

Ashlea, I agree with your marketing analysis; I didn't know about the childrens books. I do see more interest in Latin over the last few years. I paid about $500.oo for a Latin translation of an early German interpretation of Robinson Crusoe (all Leather). I quess the trick is to hit the novelty...

Ashlea, why didn't I know of McMurtry's before I retired? I used to be in Texas every couple months. If you spend the whole day perusing the 4 buildings, where do you go to sleep? What's the nearest airport?

If I published a book written in Latin ( you pick the subject) how many would I sell in 3 months? To Whom?

Dont use store receipts, if they just inked the machine, the ink can transfer to the pages or moisture can make it transfer. Rubber bands can deteriorate over time and leave a mark. I use silk ribbons ( some books come with them fastened in during publication) of different colors. I use them to...

Ali, I am a collector of Robinson Crusoe; If you can tell me exact title, author ( some are re-writes of Defoe) publisher, size of book, # of pages, # of illustration, illustrator and condition, I can give you an estimated value. Do you wish to sell it?

BREAK OPEN Ashlea, Have you been in Powells's. It must be a monster because they seem to take in 1000 books per day. Can you describe it's appearance, inside and out?

Ashlea, usually those that buy 'books by the foot' are interior decorators that are doing someones home that isn't a book person; just for show purposes (mostly leather bindings) Also used in executive's offices. Some times used in photography for advertising purposes. I believe that Baldwin's...

Ashlea, I agree; the single print allows the sense of direction to play out further in the narrative.

MY OLDEST BOOK I am a collector of Robinson Crusoe books; 1st published in 1719. I have an edition published in 1756.

Ruzi, What was the name of the book?

Take a Google look at "Baldwin's Book Barn" in Pennsylvania and you will see what started me off.

WKDblueeyes, I hadn't heard of 'Book Crossing' here in New England. It sounds like a wonderful program..Can you tell me the nearest program operating near southern Connecticut?

I am constantly looking for used book dealers whose facility is called "Book Barn" and they are usually an old barn. Can you tell me the location of any? Thank you.

Judge a book by it's cover? Do you mean the book jacket or the actual hard covering? The present day hard covers are pretty miserable!

Go to "heritagecomics.com" They have a big operation with frequent, tremendous auctions; many options of how you can handle your comics. I'd be interested in your opinion and experience with them. Good luck. Do you have any Robinson Crusoe?

I think copywrite used to be 17 years but was change recently to be much longer ; like " ' til death do us part'. I used to know this cold but at age 77, I'm foggy; I will research it and come back to you with the "Gospel' ------------------- Count that day lost whose low descending sun...