It all begins with sense of wonder, an almost magical attraction to books by a particular author, a distinctly engaging concept or theme, or the sheer joy of holding a unique volume with a compelling physical appeal. It is important to keep in mind that almost all book collectors begin as readers.

The fascination of antique books is everlasting. To be at the authors side as he penned his great "manifesto" or novel is a persistent thought which drives me to learn more about this wonderful piece of history.

Since the beginning of time stories were written and told.

Stories and happenings were first written on walls as hieroglyphics and on cement tablets. Most early stories were non-fiction and told the story of what life was like way back when. As time developed so did reading and stories. Books were written for more pleasurable entertainment. Hans Christian Anderson wrote the some of the most famous Children's, books. 

The high price of releasing books doesn't stop people from pursuing their passion. If you make a search using Google, you will find innumerable websites that are there selling used books online.