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.”
Category Archives: Photography
The Legacy of Enzo Ferrari: Mastermind Behind the Horse
Enzo Ferrari, a name synonymous with speed, elegance, and motorsport excellence, left an indelible mark on the automotive world. Born on February 20, 1898, in Modena, Italy, Ferrari’s journey from a racing enthusiast to the founder of one of the most iconic luxury sports car brands is nothing short of extraordinary. Ferrari’s passionContinue reading “The Legacy of Enzo Ferrari: Mastermind Behind the Horse”
Neil Armstrong: Modern American Hero
Neil Armstrong was born in August of 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio with dreams of taking flight from a young age. At two years old, his father took him to the Cleveland Air Races, inspiring the young Armstrong to someday take to the sky himself. At five or six, he had the opportunity to fly forContinue reading “Neil Armstrong: Modern American Hero”
William Klein: Photographer and Filmmaker
Born in April of 1926, William Klein grew up in the heart of New York City, during the Great Depression and World War 2. Despite his economic circumstances, Klein proved to be a precocious student, enrolling at the City College of New York when he was only 14 years old. After joining the Army, KleinContinue reading “William Klein: Photographer and Filmmaker”
Celebrating Black History Month and African American Literature.
Black History Month was officially recognized by President Gerald Ford as a month of national observance in 1970 during the United States Bicentennial where he urged American citizens to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history”. Many of the most celebrated andContinue reading “Celebrating Black History Month and African American Literature.”
Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: Acclaimed Photographer Steve Horan on the People of Yellowstone.
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to welcome acclaimed photographer Steve Horan for a discussion and book signing on his new book of photography: People of Yellowstone. Steve Horan has spent over five years photographing the people who work in and around Yellowstone National Park including wranglers, researchers, rangers and coach drivers. The culmination of this work:Continue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: Acclaimed Photographer Steve Horan on the People of Yellowstone.”
The Florida Architecture of Addison Mizner
An architect who excelled at transforming an architectural fantasy into a practical, livable home, Addison Mizner was one of the most original and influential designers America has produced. The houses, clubs, and shops he built for the clients of Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Florida, evince a brilliant grasp of how to blend a buildingContinue reading “The Florida Architecture of Addison Mizner”
10 Gifts for Book Lovers in Fall
Autumn is a special season. The leaves are changing, the cold is coming, and nothing sounds better than curling up near the fire with a mug of hot cider and a good book. If you have any birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions coming up this fall season, here are a few rare finds thatContinue reading “10 Gifts for Book Lovers in Fall”
A thousand words…
In my humble opinion, Irving Penn was a masterful and innovative photographer. He captured the world in very different ways and gave us new ways of looking at ordinary things. His photography books have become quite desirable for collectors. Here I have highlighted some of his books as well as some of the photos thatContinue reading “A thousand words…”
Collecting Photography Books
I was going to write a few thoughts on collecting photography books, but I believe that Mike Johnston on photo.net summarized it extremely well. If you are new to collecting or to collecting photography books, this is a wonderful article to read and I have copied part of it here: Photography books are arguably oneContinue reading “Collecting Photography Books”