Few writers shaped American literature as profoundly as Ernest Hemingway. A Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner, Hemingway was known for his stark, economical prose, his deeply human characters, and his focus on themes such as courage, loss, and masculinity. He developed what he called the “iceberg theory” of writing—the idea that the most important elementsContinue reading “The Legacy of Ernest Hemingway: Master of Modern American Literature.”
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Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing.
In the News: Supporters of Library Benefit Thanked at Worth Avenue Book Store Reception.
The following article appeared in the Palm Beach Daily News on May 22, 2024. The people who made the West Palm Beach Library Foundation‘s signature fundraiser possible were thanked at a reception hosted by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis. The event took place Feb. 7 at Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue. Continue reading “In the News: Supporters of Library Benefit Thanked at Worth Avenue Book Store Reception.”
An Evening with Winston Churchill at Churchill Cigar Lounge.
Raptis Rare Books and Churchill Cigar Company and Lounge were honored to host renowned Churchill expert Lee Pollock for An Evening with Winston Churchill at Churchill Cigar Lounge. Lee Pollock is Executive Director and a Trustee of The International Churchill Society, the world’s leading member organization dedicated to preserving the historic legacy ofContinue reading “An Evening with Winston Churchill at Churchill Cigar Lounge.”
Raptis Rare Books and The Macallan: James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Cask Tasting Event.
Raptis Rare Books was thrilled to partner with The Macallan on an exclusive tasting event featuring a selection of rare Macallan casks including the James Bond 60th Anniversary Release. This remarkable collection comprises six limited edition bottles inspired by each of The Six Decades of Bond, telling the story of innovation over 60 years and theContinue reading “Raptis Rare Books and The Macallan: James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Cask Tasting Event.”
West Palm Beach Library Foundation ‘Food For Thought’ Cocktail Reception.
Raptis Rare Books was proud to sponsor the West Palm Beach Library Foundation’s 2023 Food for Thought Dinner as a Corporate Benefactor. We were delighted to host the post-event cocktail reception in our Worth Avenue Gallery on January 31st 2023.
In the News: Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy
The following article was published on January 17. 2023 in South Florida Business & Wealth. January 17, 2023 by SFBW Staff Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy The elementary students viewed and learned about historic MLK Jr. signed memorabilia To help celebrate the legacy of Martin LutherContinue reading “In the News: Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy”
In the News: Rare King signed books at Raptis in honor of MLK Day
Rare King signed books at Raptis in honor of MLK Day The following article was posted by the Palm Beach Daily News Published 4:02 p.m. ET Jan. 15, 2022 To honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Raptis Rare Books is exhibiting several items Monday signed and inscribed by the slain civil rights icon. These items, which areContinue reading “In the News: Rare King signed books at Raptis in honor of MLK Day”
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
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.”