{"product_id":"the-collectors-world-more-musings-on-collecting-and-american-antiiques-9781949085525","title":"The Collector's World: More Musings on Collecting and American Antiiques","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaron Perlman, in a clear and accessible style, discusses the motivations and foibles of collectors, never hesitating to do so with humor and a wry look at himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollecting is an extraordinary pastime. The Collector's World embraces all those who enjoy the \"hunt,\" especially for American antiques, and scrutinizes collecting in all its glorious wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeant for any collector, or those merely trying to understand friends or family who collect, this work, written by a long time collector, is meant for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelves into the psychological forces that drive collecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbes the minds and feelings of those who collect - hope, passion, disappointment, happiness, and fulfillment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssesses the pressures on collectors to buy and their consequent mistakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails lessons learned (or waiting to be learned) - a need for courage, patience, and preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggests and defends style and connoisseurship criteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfesses and sometimes forgives a collector's sins and loss of virtue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick up The Collector's World and indulge in Baron Perlman's collecting love story. A delicious read awaits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ckbooks Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781949085525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69d","brand":"Baron Perlman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51299110879413,"sku":"9781949085525","price":22.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_7d10c216-b255-4e61-809a-7ddc9b89a934.jpg?v=1751985339","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-collectors-world-more-musings-on-collecting-and-american-antiiques-9781949085525","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}