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Are Prices Real?
Jun 12, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Gregory Corso's Funny Forgeries
Apr 15, 2026
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The Condition Episode!
Mar 31, 2026
23m 20s
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Feb 12, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/12/26 | ![]() Are Prices Real?✨ | rare booksauctions+4 | — | Bonhams AuctionsAnnie Hall | — | rare booksauctions+4 | — | 33m 59s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() Vera, What Has Become of You?✨ | art historyletters+3 | — | — | — | David HockneyJasper Johns+5 | — | 24m 43s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() Gregory Corso's Funny Forgeries✨ | authenticityBeat poets+3 | — | Rare Book Chat | — | Gregory CorsoBeat Generation+3 | — | 27m 12s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() The Condition Episode!✨ | rare bookscondition evaluation+3 | — | Rare Book ChatInstagram+1 | — | conditionrare books+3 | — | 23m 20s | |
| 2/12/26 | ![]() The Quest for Truth, A Cure for Poison, and 5 Very Well-Wrapped Eggs✨ | curiosityfamous people+4 | — | curious photobook | — | curiosityfamous people+5 | — | 28m 13s | |
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Justice, the Public Good, and the Love Song of Winston S. Churchill✨ | rare bookshistorical letters+4 | — | — | — | rare booksGeorge Washington+4 | — | 30m 39s | |
| 11/20/25 | ![]() Dear Diary✨ | diarieshistorical documents+5 | Rick Stattler | Swann GalleriesApple | — | diaryhistorical documents+8 | — | 29m 42s | |
| 10/28/25 | ![]() Shakespeare!✨ | Shakespearecollecting+4 | Adam Douglas | Peter Harrington Rare Books1623 Shakespeare First Folio | — | ShakespeareFirst Folio+5 | — | 21m 44s | |
| 9/19/25 | ![]() The Almost Not Great Gatsby✨ | F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Great Gatsby+4 | — | The Great GatsbyTheir Eyes Were Watching God+1 | — | F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Great Gatsby+5 | — | 34m 44s | |
| 9/9/25 | ![]() Curious George Orwell and the Tony Soprano Collection✨ | George Orwelltrue crime artifacts+3 | — | George OrwellBook of Mormon | — | George Orwelltrue crime+3 | — | 29m 19s | |
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| 7/24/25 | ![]() Maniacs Are Real✨ | bibliomaniabook collecting+3 | — | Rare Book Chat | — | bibliomaniacbook collecting+3 | — | 30m 42s | |
| 6/9/25 | ![]() Dining with Dali, Computer Liberation, and Bidding Against Yourself (an AI story)✨ | post-war diplomacyfine dining+3 | Hélène Golay | Capitol Hill Books | — | Dalicomputer liberation+5 | — | 29m 45s | |
| 5/22/25 | ![]() A Magic Bible, and Smith with a "P" | Whose Bible would be more fun at a dinner party, Mick Jagger's or Harry Houdini's? And what about that curious Wodehouse manuscript coming up for auction? So much to think about, including Michael's feeling that there is an alarming lack of respect for comic literature in the rare book market. Thank you for listening! Do you have any ideas for us? Email us at hello@rarebookchat.com. We'd love to hear about your rare book adventures, ideas for new episodes, observations, questions... whatever it is, we want to hear from you! | 20m 09s | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | ![]() A Prank Inscription, Bloody Relics, and Harry Potter Unbound | All about a book that was not inscribed by Calvin Coolidge to Ernest Hemingway, the gloves Lincoln wore the fateful night of the assassination, and a marvelous Harry Potter curiosity... Enjoy! | 30m 09s | ||||||
| 3/18/25 | ![]() Lillian Ross & Her Very Ernest Hemingway | Special guest Sarah Funke Butler (funkeliterary.com) joins Jeremy and Michael to discuss a fascinating and newly unearthed trove of letters from Ernest Hemingway to the groundbreaking journalist Lillian Ross. You think you knew everything about Hemingway? Well, think again - this collection of letters has forced us to reconsider our understanding of "Papa".We'd love to know what you think? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@rarebookchat.comThanks for listening! | 42m 12s | ||||||
| 3/6/25 | ![]() Crimes, Dimes, and Scat! | In this episode we talk about dime novels and the lurid crimes they depict, and the now forgotten authors of those gazillions of highly popular novels, as well as two items of scatological interest, one of which has a very distinguished provenance. | 23m 43s | ||||||
| 2/14/25 | ![]() Valentine's Day Episode! | A quick chat about Valentine's Day gifts from the 19th century -- and the all important question of whether love was even possible in the olden days. Plus, a little more (but not much!) | 11m 17s | ||||||
| 12/17/24 | ![]() Einstein's Frubber Face, Plath's Favorite Cook Book, Kafka's Earliest Scribbling, & the Kelmscott Press | We begin this episode with Michael bemoaning a missed opportunity to buy the head of Albert Einstein, and then we welcome Darren Sutherland, Senior Specialist in the Fine Books and Manuscripts at Bonhams Auctions, to discuss two upcoming sales. The first is a fascinating single-owner complete collection of books from the Kelmscott Press, assembled by a man described as having “the most remarkable taste in the arts”. And the second is just a regular mashup sale with some curious and lovely offerings including Sylvia Plath's beloved cook book, an early note by young Kafka, and more. | 49m 19s | ||||||
| 11/20/24 | ![]() Episode 9: Gold Rush Diaries, Delicious Urine, and Old Uncle Abraham | Welcome back to another episode of Rare Book Chat, where we dive into the delightful world of historical curiosities and the sometimes grim realities behind them. This week, we have a rollicking discussion that swings from the California Gold Rush to 17th-century plague remedies, and more —because, why not?Gold Rush Diary: We kick things off with a riveting look at a collection of autographed letters from Warren H. Porter, a gold rush miner whose tale takes a dark turn. Spoiler alert: he doesn't quite strike gold! Join us as we marvel at the narrative flair of the auction cataloger while pondering the senselessness of his tragic fate (and the cataloger's choice of words).Quackery Chronicles: As we transition, brace yourselves for a discussion on quackery inspired by a 17th-century book on plague remedies. We challenge our own skepticism as we explore bizarre treatments, including the potential of wine and self-confidence to ward off the plague. Who knew that a tobacco enema was part of the prescription? Civil War Diaries: As we dig deeper, we uncover Civil War diaries that paint a vivid picture of life during that tumultuous time. One diary even includes an encounter with none other than President Lincoln! We can’t help but wonder if Lincoln’s undignified moments were more than just charming anecdotes.Moby Dick Musings: We then shift gears to discuss a rare copy of Moby Dick, debating the merits of acquiring a rebound version versus a pristine original. Join the internal struggle as we play the “what would you do?” game with book collecting. Kafka's Secret Manuscript: Finally, we tease an exciting upcoming episode featuring a Kafka manuscript that has just hit the auction block. Intrigued? You should be!As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts on today’s topics—especially your favorite quack remedies! Drop us a line at hello@rarebookchat.com and follow us on Instagram for more literary fun.Check out our website for links: rarebookchat.com | 32m 09s | ||||||
| 11/12/24 | ![]() Episode 8: The Man Who Did Too Much | In this episode, Jeremy and Michael discuss William Morris, wallpaper, and the birth of fantasy literature, with an analysis of Morris's influence on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis in particular. Then a game of would you rather - a spectacular copy of Orwell's 1984, or a mini-collection of dystopian novels? Also a half-hearted stab at the big question: why do we collect?Email us with questions, suggestions, grievances, at hello@rarebookchat.com.The books discussed can be found in the catalog for the upcoming Hindman/Freemans book sale at:https://hindmanauctions.com/auctions/2065-fine-printed-books-manuscripts-including-americanaAnd, as always, our website is at: https://www.rarebookchat.com/Enjoy the show! | 30m 11s | ||||||
| 11/1/24 | ![]() Episode 7: A Tea Party, a Traveling Salesman, and Artificial Ants | In this episode, we explore a delightful tea party invitation that connects Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace, and Michael Faraday. The conversation then transitions to a rare first edition from 1832, which addresses a fundamental challenge in computational theory, one so perplexing that researchers have enlisted artificial ants to help sniff out a solution. For links to the items discussed in this episode, visit rarebookchat.com. | 21m 38s | ||||||
| 10/25/24 | ![]() Episode 6: The World Series Episode: A Very Rare Book that Revolutionized Baseball... and more! | In this episode of Rare Book Chat, we're diving into the revolutionary impact of Bill James's work on baseball and far beyond. Known to us (with affection) as the "Pork and Beans Man," Bill James transformed the way we think about baseball analytics, introducing statistical evaluation in sports with his groundbreaking work, "The Baseball Abstract." We discuss a very rare 1978 printing of James’ Baseball Almanac (offered by Type Punch Matrix) and how James, as an outsider, reshaped the understanding of player value and the lasting influence his ideas had on the concept of "Moneyball."As we celebrate the start of the World Series, we also meander through the fascinating world of rare baseball memorabilia. We discuss everything from a jaw-dropping $24 million Babe Ruth jersey to a valuable questionnaire filled out by Jackie Robinson. Throughout our conversation, we explore the intersection of sports, literature, and how printed documents can help us understand cultural movements. | 25m 01s | ||||||
| 10/22/24 | ![]() Episode 5: Constitution Recap... a Bargain at $11M? | In this episode we discuss the sale price of a the extremely rare ratification printing of the US Constitution sold at Brunk Auctions last week. Was $11M high or low? Listen to the episode to find out why it was probably a bargain. | 29m 58s | ||||||
| 10/15/24 | ![]() Episode 4: The Most Important Printed Document in American History? | In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor discuss a rare ratification copy of the US Constitution with Seth Kaller, the pre-eminent dealer of rare and important American historical documents. The conversation explores the document's historical significance, the complexities of its journey from creation to ratification, the role of compromise in the Constitution's formation, the importance of Charles Thompson's signature, and the implications of the auction for collectors and historians alike. | 46m 57s | ||||||
| 10/12/24 | ![]() Episode 3: Marx, Darwin, Smith, and Mutton | In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero explore the fascinating world of rare books, spotlighting three legendary first editions: Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, Karl Marx’s Das Kapital, and Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. They discuss what makes these books so valuable, why Jeremy thinks Das Kapital is cheap compared to the other two, Michael's regrets about not being a shepherd, and how these three authors shaped history. Along the way, they touch on the emotional side of book collecting and the lasting influence of these groundbreaking thinkers. | 32m 21s | ||||||
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