Three of the best-selling science fiction novelists of the 20th century, Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, and Arthur C. Clarke are commonly referred to as the “Big Three” of science fiction for their influential work in expanding the definition of the genre established by their predecessors Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Hugo Gernsback. Moving beyond theirContinue reading “The “Big Three” of 20th Century Science Fiction.”
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In the News – Rare Jack Kerouac Interview Manuscript
Raptis Rare Books was recently mentioned in the Times Literary Supplement with regard to a rare Jack Kerouac manuscript that we currently have in stock: Where would we be without literary journals? There are the fancy ones, like Granta, n+1, the Dublin Review, all of which have their allure. But those we like most haveContinue reading “In the News – Rare Jack Kerouac Interview Manuscript”
Charles Darwin’s On The Origin of Species.
Widely considered the most significant book published in the history of modern science, Charles Darwin‘s magnum opus On the Origin of Species attracted widespread attention upon publication on Thursday, November 24, 1859. Priced at fifteen shillings and with a first print run of only 1,250 copies, the book sold out on the day of publication,Continue reading “Charles Darwin’s On The Origin of Species.”
The Works and Life of David Ricardo
David Ricardo’s name belongs on a list the most influential classical economists in history, including Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, and James Mill. Born as one of seventeen children, Ricardo learned about competitive business interactions early on from his father, Abraham Ricardo, a successful stockbroker in London. Following in his father’s footsteps, he made a fortuneContinue reading “The Works and Life of David Ricardo”
In the News: Rare Harper Lee Collectibles Featured at Raptis Rare Books.
The following article was posted on The Palm Beach Daily News website: Posted Jul 7, 2020 at 5:30 PM Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach marks 60th anniversary of the publication of To Kill a Mockingbird with an array of Harper Lee collectibles. Raptis Rare Books is marking the 60th anniversary of the publication of Harper Lee’s ToContinue reading “In the News: Rare Harper Lee Collectibles Featured at Raptis Rare Books.”
To Kill A Mockingbird: the Great American Novel.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the publication of one of the most important American novels of the 20th century, To Kill a Mockingbird, Raptis Rare Books is currently holding an exhibition of rare signed first editions, letters and original drawings by Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird was first published by J.B. Lippincott CompanyContinue reading “To Kill A Mockingbird: the Great American Novel.”
The Journals and Letters of Queen Victoria.
Alexandrina Victoria served as Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. Referred to as the Victorian era, her reign of 63 years and seven months far exceeded that of any of her predecessors and was marked by a great expansion of the British EmpireContinue reading “The Journals and Letters of Queen Victoria.”
Spokesman of a Generation: The Influences and Legacy of Bob Dylan.
Born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 24, 1941, Bob Dylan‘s interest in music and performance began in his high school years and, after moving to Minneapolis to attend the University of Minnesota in 1959, he emerged on the American folk music scene. He soon dropped out of college and moved to New YorkContinue reading “Spokesman of a Generation: The Influences and Legacy of Bob Dylan.”
In the News: Palm Beach Bookstore Exhibits Rare Churchill Memorabilia
Now on display at Raptis Rare Books: “A Leader For All Times: Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Churchill’s Charge” opening on May 13, 2020 and running through May 22, 2020 in our Worth Avenue gallery. The following article was published by the Palm Beach Daily News on May 14, 2020 at 2:10 p.m. By CarlaContinue reading “In the News: Palm Beach Bookstore Exhibits Rare Churchill Memorabilia”
A Leader For All Times: Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Churchill’s Charge.
Eighty years ago on May 10th 1940, one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, Winston S. Churchill, was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain and on the very day that Germany invaded Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. In light of the current global pandemicContinue reading “A Leader For All Times: Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Churchill’s Charge.”