Fine Books & Collections won the Folio: Eddie award as the top enthusiast magazine in the country in 2005. Fine Books is a smart, colorful, lively, and timely exploration of books and book culture. Published six times per year in full color, the magazine covers the art and culture of the book, from illuminated manuscripts that predate Gutenberg to the latest hypermodern first editions. Highlights include the annual Fine Books 50 issue, our exclusive ranking of the highest priced books sold during the year, and a focus on young collectors and the winners of the Fine Books Collegiate Book Collecting Championship. Regular columnists include bestselling author Nicholas Basbanes, author of Gently Mad and other books about the rare book world; Joel Silver, the curator of rare books at the fabulous Lilly Library; and map historian Derek Hayes. We also profile book artists, fine presses, artists and illustrators, and great booksellers and collectors. Every issue includes an auction and event calendar, catalog and book reviews, and the latest news and insight from the book world.
Fine Books is considered a must-read for book lovers, book collectors, antiquarian book dealers, and curators and librarians. Each issue includes simple tips for readers who are just starting to build their collection and advice for advanced collectors looking to move to the next level.
