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Discover some our Favorite Rare Children’s Books
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt During this time of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, children all over the world are alleviating their boredom with bear hunts based on the 1989 classic by Michael Rosen… and bears are popping up everywhere. At Raptis Rare Books, not only can you find a signed first edition ofContinue reading “Discover some our Favorite Rare Children’s Books”
Remembering Nella Larsen
Although she only published two novels throughout her lifetime, American novelist Nella Larsen earned wide recognition among her contemporaries as one of the important voices of the Harlem Renaissance, as well as an important figure in American modernism. Larsen died on this day, March 30th, in 1964 at the age of 72 and left behindContinue reading “Remembering Nella Larsen”
William Faulkner’s Works and Influence on Writers of Magical Realism
William Faulkner has become one of the most celebrated writers in American literature. Although he published his first book, Soldier’s Pay, in 1926 and his second book Mosquitoes in 1927, he was not largely known as a writer until over twenty years later. In 1927, Faulkner wrote his first novel to be set in hisContinue reading “William Faulkner’s Works and Influence on Writers of Magical Realism”
Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: Ten Best Books About Winston Churchill with Lee Pollock.
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to welcome back acclaimed Churchill writer and speaker Lee Pollock as he discusses the best, longest, and worst of the estimated more than one thousand biographies written on the “Great Man” over the past century. RSVP to Susan@RaptisRareBooks.com | Space is Limited
The Call of the Wild
With the upcoming release of the new movie, Call of the Wild starring Harrison Ford, we wanted to highlight some information about the book that has inspired this film. As you may know, the story is tale of survival and is “one of the first American novels to examine the quest of the pioneering individualContinue reading “The Call of the Wild”
Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: Hamilton and Madison: A Most Significant Partnership with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg.
Please join us for a discussion with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg: “Hamilton and Madison: A Most Significant Partnership.” Dr. Alvin Felzenberg is a recognized expert on American politics, the American presidency, Congress, and political movements. Dr. Felzenberg served in two presidential administrations, was senior adviser to the Departments of State and Defense, and was principalContinue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: Hamilton and Madison: A Most Significant Partnership with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg.”
Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: A Tour of James Joyce’s Ulysses, the 20th Century’s Most Famous Novel with Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to host Daniel Mulhall, Irish Ambassador the United States for a book discussion on James Joyce’s Ulysses, the 20th Century’s Most Famous Novel. Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, pursued his graduate and post-graduate studies at University College Cork where he specialized in modern Irish history andContinue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: A Tour of James Joyce’s Ulysses, the 20th Century’s Most Famous Novel with Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall”
Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Architecture: Memories and Insights from Ken Tate.
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to partner with the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art for a discussion and book-signing with architects Ken and Duke Tate featuring their new book: The Alchemy of Architecture: Memories and Insights from Ken Tate. Acclaimed architect Ken Tate finds truth, beauty and soul in architecture.Continue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Architecture: Memories and Insights from Ken Tate.”
The Roaring 20s and the Rise of the Iconic Dust Jacket
As we approach the year 2020, its hard to believe that iconic era of the 1920s is now a century ago. We look back on this decade as an age of striking social and political change. Due to changes in technology and the economy, Americans were connected to one another and the rest of theContinue reading “The Roaring 20s and the Rise of the Iconic Dust Jacket”