Books in Print 1994-95

$498

Complete 10-volume set. Covers have some wear and bent corners. Pages are clean. Bindings are secure.

A well-preserved mid-1990s edition of the quintessential “Books in Print” reference set, cataloging over 1 million active American titles. Beyond its practical use, this 10-volume work offers a fascinating snapshot of the publishing landscape, cultural zeitgeist, and bibliographic trends of its era. With worn covers suggesting its well-loved status among book professionals and collectors, this vintage compendium is a time capsule of the 20th-century’s print-centric literary world.

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Complete 10-volume set. Covers have some wear and bent corners. Pages are clean. Bindings are secure.

A well-preserved set of the 1994-95 edition of “Books in Print,” a venerable and indispensable reference work for the book trade and literary world. This 10-volume compendium catalogs over 1 million active titles from publishers across the United States, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the American publishing landscape in the mid-1990s. While the digital age has revolutionized how bibliographic data is accessed, vintage print editions like this remain valuable research tools and fascinating time capsules. Beyond its practical use for booksellers, librarians, and researchers, this set offers insights into the cultural zeitgeist, popular genres, and publishing trends of its era. The worn covers and bent corners hint at its well-loved status on many a bibliophile’s shelf. A must-have for collectors of influential reference works and for those nostalgic for the print-centric book world of the 20th century.

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Weight 2.2 lbs
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