I cant believe how cheap the asking price is for this thick hardback book which also includes pages of glossy. Uk hardcover first edition first printings of harry potter and the philosophers stone. The novel is one of 500 first editions of the novel published by bloomsbury in 1997. First book makes new, high quality books and educational resources and more affordable to its member network of more than 450,000 educators who exclusively serve kids in need. My first 500 a sexual autobiography rachel english on.
Instantpublisher sews all hardcover books as libraries require. The publication of the modern paperback began in 1935, with the publication of the first ten penguin books. Oct 15, 2015 9 ya books that will grab your attention from the very first page. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. Pricing your hardcover book varies based on which printing options you choose for your book, from the cover style to the page count. If your harry potter book has this typo, it could be worth. Nov 04, 2017 that first book saturday, november 4, 2017 during my daily reading of thoreaus journal, i came across an entry from october 28, 1853, 164 years ago, in which he writes about getting back 706 of the 1,000 printed copies of his first selfpublished book, a week on the concord and merrimack rivers. These 10 books are all well over 500 pages are more than worthy of finishing.
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If there are 200 typing errors randomly distributed throughout the book, use the. The rarest is the hardback issue, with a cover of laminated boards. When i was in 6th grade i hated reading and this was the book that not only got me to read the whole thing in 2 days but also got me reading hundreds of other books. For the author who has a novel ready to market, the first five pages is a valuable tool for the final revision. According to the independent, 500 hardback copies of the first edition of harry potter and the. Art alternatives sketches in the making very big hardcover. By the 9th century, larger collections held around 500 volumes and even at the end of. We produce every book by hand in our shop, where weve been making heirloomquality paper goods since 1976. Textbooks, on the other hand, have larger dimensions and are even heavier. With a size of 7 by 10 inches, a 500 page hardcover book weighs approximately 2 pounds, 10 ounces. British publishers bloomsbury released the first book in the harry potter series in june 1997. You might use bulk orders to start or expand a personal library.
However the process of hardcover binding requires that a piece of paper thats the same height and twice the width of a page is used as part o. Because library books receive so much wear and tear we are left with only 200 copies in potentially fine collectable condition, and. The art of book binding is an ancient craft, but actually it is not very difficult to do and with almost no practice you can get really awesome results. The book thief by markus zusak, harry potter and the goblet of fire by j. In this list of 50 mustread long novels over 500 pages, youll find a. How many times does the digit 1 appear in the page numbers. If the initial print run known as the first printing or first impression sells out and the publisher decides to produce a subsequent printing with the same typeset, books from that second print run can be described as a first edition, second printing. That being said, this range is true for most books always do the research into comparable books and price your book accordingly. Aug 27, 20 harry potter and the halfblood prince is book 6 in the harry potter book series by j. It is a thicker book than the previous books, and it is a lot heavier for sure.
The first edition continues until the book is changed. Loads of then and now comparison black and white colour photos taken years apart. Now, i tend to get bored with a book easily if it is not catching my attention, which is fine for a shorter book, as i will just push through to the end. I have a book called the last dragonlord thats 471. If the book is a hardback its path through the bindery will involve more points of.
Many publishers will print the hardcover edition of a book and call that a first edition, then print the same text in paperback and call it a first edition as well. Since the title page is a cancel replacement by the publisher it might logically follow that his variant replacing another that it is implied that an early incorrect or somehow defective title page created by. Its a starting point to newfoundlands unique background and way of life in north american history. A wide variety of books 500 pages options are available to you, such as type, style, and cover material. Only 500 were published, and 300 went to libraries, so if. Great deals on a4 paper notebook 500 pages in notebooks. With diggypod, you can choose different paper stocks, and you can mix your interior pages with black and white printing and full color printed pages. I see him now and then and he is as fine a specimen of manhood as one could wish to meet.
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It is very unusual for a book that was first published in paperback to be followed by a hardback. Sometimes, however, youre looking for a book in which you can stretch your legs out and stay a while. If the text is introduced by a second half title or opens with a part title, the half title or part title counts as page one. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. I received a very nice and very thick hardback book on the 500 from fiat uk today in the post and wrapped up in xmas wrapping paper which was a nice touch. This week, the task is to name your top 5 books over 500 pages.
Barely 200 pages in length, lukemans guide puts the writer in the mind of the agent, packing a lot of insight into a small space. Standard book sizes, dimension, and specifications chart. To repair the binding of a book, purchase acidfree binding glue, and remove any loose pages from the book. Since our founding in 1992, first book has distributed more than 175 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from lowincome families. Then, apply a thin layer of glue to the spot where the page fell out of the book, and set the page so the end is reattached to the spine. The first page of the actual text of a book is the opening page, which often incorporates special design features, such as initials. A new version of the book is then typeset, which becomes the second edition. This book brings together some of the very best worksheets for teachers and students of english from the english website. Perfect for a portfolio, album, brand showcase or selfpublished title, our hardcover books employ only traditional binding and finishing methods. Find a first edition of your favorite book to add to your own collection or as a gift for the bibliophile in your life. Likewise we have 20 ones in pages 200299, 20 ones in pages 300399, and 20 ones in pages 400499. The initial page of a book is a great way to judge if the novel youve chosen is the right one for you. The books are generally under 500 pages each although at least 300 pages if not more so perhaps theyre a little shorter than what youre looking for. For the author who has a novel ready to market, the first five pages is.
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The number of cups of coffee sold in a cafeteria during lunch. Poisson distribution to determine the probability that a page contains exactly two errors. This ensures that the book will last a very long time. My dealer says the people who received the book were those who were in the first 500 to place an order for the car. The series is written by lian hearn and the first book in the series is across the nightingale floor. How to set the retail price of your book mill city press. Close the book, securing it with a rubber band, and let it dry for 24 hours. I \ ixv v manyofthebeesyouarelikelytoseearehoneybees,the kindthatmakethehoneyweeat. Highly recommended even if youre not a fan of eltons music. Printed hardcover books include a digitally printed cover that is treated and then wrapped directly onto your cover board. The rare book business first took notice of rowling in 1999 when quick witted. Fci digital uses pur adhesive in our case binding process to insure pages printed on coated stock will not fall out of the book, even with the passage of time or under cold conditions. How much does it cost to print a printed hardcover book. Amazons choice for 500 page notebook oxford 5subject poly notebooks, 812 x 1012, wide rule, assorted color covers, 200 sheets, 5 poly divider pockets, 2 pack 10387 4.
Believe it or not, only 500 copies were printed during its initial run, with 300 of those going to. Hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the holy grail for potter collectorsonly 500 were published and 300 went to libraries. Full numberline, price reduced due to book moved from fine to near fine status. For the other titles, it is only the first hardback edition with the dust jacket that have. The book thief by markus zusak, jane eyre by charlotte bronte, cloud atlas by david mitchell, cutting for stone by abraham ve. However, he did become sold on the ideas contained in this book. New listing open book signed autographed by jessica simpson hardcover first. Hardcover book printing print hardcover books on demand.
Hardcovers have linenfinish plastic lamination and standard white liners. Index to the first 500 grand banks of newfoundland. Whether you are a teacher or a student we hope that you will find something. Are you providing a pressready cover for your book. The chapters are brief, but to the point, and each one is followed by writing exercises. Abebooks offers an immense collection of first edition books for sale, including some of the most famous books ever published. The earliest history of books actually predates what would conventionally be called books today and begins with tablets, scrolls, and sheets of papyrus. Having an isbn barcode on the back of your book that includes the book price allows bookstores to scan your book directly into their point of sale. Many digital book printers bind books with regular hot melt glue, which can harden over time, leading to binding failure.
The international standard book number isbn is a digit number that uniquely identifies books and book like products published internationally. May 12, 2014 these novels suggest the power of language to evoke entire worlds with brevity and precision. The key to earths lost civilization by graham hancock. Find a first edition of your favourite book to add to your own collection or as a gift for the bibliophile in your life. Nov 02, 2008 its a fantasy series that is set in a feudal japanese style world. How to identify first editions or a first printing of a book. For these instances, set aside some space in your bag for 20 knockyoursocksoff novels over 500 pages.
A reading list for the best new books featuring books with more than 500 pages. I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. Of those 500 copies, 300 were distributed to libraries and few of those are. Buy art alternatives sketches in the making very big hardcover sketchbookgiant sketchbook600 pages 300sheetblack cover. Hardcover books are usually sold at higher prices than comparable paperbacks. Found it a real page turner and read it inside a day.
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