Raptis Rare Books in collaboration with the Palm Beach Book Festival presents an exclusive lecture and book signing event with award-winning journalist, historian and novelist Peter Golden. The author of nine books, Peter Golden has interviewed Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Bush (41); Secretaries of State Kissinger, Shultz, and Eagleburger; Israeli Prime Ministers Rabin, Peres, andContinue reading “Join us for a Lecture and Book Signing with Award-Winning Journalist Peter Golden”
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Join Us For an Evening with Ed Lamont discussing Addison Mizner: Exotic Society Architect
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to welcome acclaimed speaker and historian Edwin Lamont as he discusses the intriguing history of Addison Mizner: Exotic Society Architect. Addison Mizner brought forth the distinctive Mizner style of architecture, interior, and landscape design in Palm Beach. From the mind of Mizner sprung private clubs, oceanfront and lakeside mansions, andContinue reading “Join Us For an Evening with Ed Lamont discussing Addison Mizner: Exotic Society Architect”
Join Us For an Evening with Lee Pollock Discussing Winston Churchill’s Journalism and Reporting
Raptis Rare Books welcomes back acclaimed speaker and historian Lee Pollock of The International Churchill Society as he explores the fascinating story of “Winston Churchill, Reporting”. Winston Churchill ranks as one of the greatest statesman of modern times, renowned for his defense of Britain and the free world in their “darkest hour”. Politics wasContinue reading “Join Us For an Evening with Lee Pollock Discussing Winston Churchill’s Journalism and Reporting”
In the News: Worth Avenue bookstore shares lesson on Dr. King with local students.
The following article was originally published in the Palm Beach Daily News Shiny Sheet on Monday, January 15th. Worth Avenue bookstore shares lesson on Dr. King with local students. By Ian Cohen – Special to the Daily News Cindy Metzler pulled the folded sheet of paper from her purse. It was a copy of Martin LutherContinue reading “In the News: Worth Avenue bookstore shares lesson on Dr. King with local students.”
The Works of Winston S. Churchill
In The News – Speaking volumes: You’re bound to be drawn to this Worth Avenue antiquarian bookstore
The following article was recently featured on the front page of The Coastal Star. View the original post on The Coastal Star‘s website here. By Ron Hayes “I was a unique child,” Matthew Raptis remembers. “My parents did not allow me to have video games, so I read books and played outside.” Reading gave Raptis aContinue reading “In The News – Speaking volumes: You’re bound to be drawn to this Worth Avenue antiquarian bookstore”
In The News – The Raptis Rare Books Collection is a Palm Beach Bibliophile’s Dream
Raptis Rare Books was recently featured in Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine. View the full article here. The Raptis Rare Books Collection is a Palm Beach Bibliophile’s Dream by Mary Murray The ultimate library for Palm Beach bibliophiles has set up shop on Worth Avenue. Matthew Raptis started his company, Raptis Rare Books, 16 years ago with theContinue reading “In The News – The Raptis Rare Books Collection is a Palm Beach Bibliophile’s Dream”
Women Authors of Young Adult Speculative and Science Fiction – Part I
Women authors have historically played a significant role in the literary sub-genre of young adult speculative and science fiction. Truly emerging as a genre in the mid 1960’s with the publication of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, the genre has evolved to include such contemporary authors as Suzanne Collins and J.K. Rowling, whose novelsContinue reading “Women Authors of Young Adult Speculative and Science Fiction – Part I”
The Life and Works of Albert Einstein
Perhaps best known for the development of his mass–energy equivalence formula, E = mc2, German born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein’s surname has practically become synonymous with the term ‘genius’ in modern popular culture. Einstein received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1921 for his “services to theoretical physics” which included his development of the general theoryContinue reading “The Life and Works of Albert Einstein”
What’s Brewing: New antique book store opens on Palm Beach
Raptis Rare Books has recently been featured on WPBF news on What’s Brewing with Stephanie Berzinski. To see the full news video follow this link or view the video here: Here is the transcript: Worth Avenue on Palm Beach Island is known for its extravagant jewelry stores, but there’s a new shop along the luxury shopping lane,Continue reading “What’s Brewing: New antique book store opens on Palm Beach”