On my budget, the closest I could get to the 1611 King James Bible is a 1612 King James Bible (quarto, of course). It's still holds a very special place in my collection.
I love comparing this Bible to the Geneva Bible from 1599. The translations are similar but enough of a spin to give that added poetic flavor to a reading. I once compared the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22 with all the different translations and it made a nice list. On a similar note, I just picked up a two volume leather Dore (illustrator) Bible, Cassells publisher, for $10 total for both volumes, at a "Half-price" bookstore no less. They are huge and heavy. Minor front board detachment issues on one but they were clean copies. Dore really had an amazing religious mind when you look at the illustrations in a good sized reproduction.
I do so look forward to these videos of yours and always learn from them. Thank you. I must add that I find the humorous quick inserts entertaining. I imagine the younger collectors that bibliophilic societies are trying to encourage and recruit enjoy them as well.
You are always are so kind and thoughtful to comment. I do have this belief that a little bit of absurdity makes it a bit more inviting for people not familiar with the field or even intimidated. And the way I film now just sitting on a chair and talking would be unendurably dull if not occasionally interrupted by a semi relevant appearance of Snoopy ;)
It's remarkable how influential the King James Bible has had on the English language. Cadences and phrases within the text still appear within our language today. I'm not religious, but as a historian antiquarian bibles are fascinating when they have family provenance (i.e.: individuals writing births, deaths, ownership, etc.) inside their covers.
new fan here -- would you mind talking about your thoughts on rebinding books? I found an artist by the name of bottega obscura on etsy his work seems pretty phenomenal thanks
A supremely interesting speech. BUT why don't you explain your use of the term topography - I feel it is not self-explanatory in bibliographic description. And if you want to talk topography, why don't you show us the layout and organization of the volume, Bible text and supplementary materials. I'm aching to see the inside of the book but we look at you the whole time...
Yes I agree I could have done that better. Will make sure I improve that in future videos. It’s sort of a conversational talk and not scripted, so flow and clarity can always be improved
@@RareBookBuyer You do a terrific job talking about it and I learn from you. It's just that I want to look inside that imposing tome you're holding. I'm always curious about annotations and records of baptism which old Bibles often contain. And the binding - it looks like a contemporary or even original binding, but I think that's very rare...
Fabulous as always, Adam. There ought to be some way for you to make a really good living just doing these videos. NO ONE else is even remotely close to doing them as well. Your erudition and excellent sense of humor entertain us all the while you are teaching us bibliophile/bibliomaniacs more about the books we love. I do agree that I too was waiting for you to open the KJ and show us some of the interesting TYPOGRAPHY, not TOPOGRAPHY in the volume. That NY accent of yours definitely came into play, as I found myself also wondering: "Why is he repeatedly mentioning the topography of the work, he's not talking about maps?" Eventually, I figured out you were saying typography, of course. Anyway, do you have that copy for sale? Please email if you do. Much continued success, my friend.
Love your channel! If you were to replace the cheesy pop culture inserts with more of the title page/binding/typography inserts, and you would be golden. You are gaining precisely zero viewers with the downward jokes, and annoying the people who love books. You are appropriately funny on your own. Specificity wins the internet. Thanks for considering this idea, I'm sure it would make your viewers happy.
I’ll try and insert better photos and more of them - some of it will depend on getting help for future videos as being a one man show bookseller is a bit time consuming. As to the pop culture jokes, well - I am not sure if I gain zero viewers. I guess it depends on taste and one has to be true to oneself - there is no escaping a measure of absurdity and silliness in my personality. Thank you for watching!
@@RareBookBuyer I really think you need to stay true to your personality. I like your videos. I don't imagine that you're trying to make a living from you tube any way. I find it very informative and interesting. Thank you
On my budget, the closest I could get to the 1611 King James Bible is a 1612 King James Bible (quarto, of course). It's still holds a very special place in my collection.
Always excited when Adam posts a new video 😁😁😁
I decided to watch you for the first time in a while and you just posted. I'm a lucky man
Excellent post, Adam! 😀👍
Superb! Thanks for this!
Interesting and intriguing insights, thanks for sharing. 📚 📖
I love comparing this Bible to the Geneva Bible from 1599. The translations are similar but enough of a spin to give that added poetic flavor to a reading. I once compared the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22 with all the different translations and it made a nice list. On a similar note, I just picked up a two volume leather Dore (illustrator) Bible, Cassells publisher, for $10 total for both volumes, at a "Half-price" bookstore no less. They are huge and heavy. Minor front board detachment issues on one but they were clean copies. Dore really had an amazing religious mind when you look at the illustrations in a good sized reproduction.
I do so look forward to these videos of yours and always learn from them. Thank you. I must add that I find the humorous quick inserts entertaining. I imagine the younger collectors that bibliophilic societies are trying to encourage and recruit enjoy them as well.
You are always are so kind and thoughtful to comment. I do have this belief that a little bit of absurdity makes it a bit more inviting for people not familiar with the field or even intimidated. And the way I film now just sitting on a chair and talking would be unendurably dull if not occasionally interrupted by a semi relevant appearance of Snoopy ;)
@@RareBookBuyer Ditto for mcharlene's comments.
It's remarkable how influential the King James Bible has had on the English language. Cadences and phrases within the text still appear within our language today. I'm not religious, but as a historian antiquarian bibles are fascinating when they have family provenance (i.e.: individuals writing births, deaths, ownership, etc.) inside their covers.
I enjoy your informative videos, especially the whimsical pop culture inserts.
What a beautiful treasure this is!
The big question: Was something happening between you and Rebecca on pawn stars?
One of your most interesting videos!
New fan here Adam! Always see you in Pawn Stars! I love your passion for books😍
Very kind of you. Thanks so much!
new fan here -- would you mind talking about your thoughts on rebinding books? I found an artist by the name of bottega obscura on etsy his work seems pretty phenomenal thanks
Great suggestion and I’ll see what I can do
love your stuff, man
The only time a committee composed a literary work of art
I think my old coop board meeting papers were a literary work of art
@@RareBookBuyer Yes but not good art, surrealism rather than realism.
A supremely interesting speech. BUT why don't you explain your use of the term topography - I feel it is not self-explanatory in bibliographic description. And if you want to talk topography, why don't you show us the layout and organization of the volume, Bible text and supplementary materials. I'm aching to see the inside of the book but we look at you the whole time...
Yes I agree I could have done that better. Will make sure I improve that in future videos. It’s sort of a conversational talk and not scripted, so flow and clarity can always be improved
In the meantime, the inside of the 1611 King James can easily be found online in Google images
@@RareBookBuyer You do a terrific job talking about it and I learn from you. It's just that I want to look inside that imposing tome you're holding. I'm always curious about annotations and records of baptism which old Bibles often contain. And the binding - it looks like a contemporary or even original binding, but I think that's very rare...
Fabulous as always, Adam. There ought to be some way for you to make a really good living just doing these videos. NO ONE else is even remotely close to doing them as well. Your erudition and excellent sense of humor entertain us all the while you are teaching us bibliophile/bibliomaniacs more about the books we love. I do agree that I too was waiting for you to open the KJ and show us some of the interesting TYPOGRAPHY, not TOPOGRAPHY in the volume. That NY accent of yours definitely came into play, as I found myself also wondering: "Why is he repeatedly mentioning the topography of the work, he's not talking about maps?" Eventually, I figured out you were saying typography, of course. Anyway, do you have that copy for sale? Please email if you do. Much continued success, my friend.
@@michaelanthony6363 Well Said Michael! Oh it was typography... Now I get it!
Hi:
I would have thought you would wear white gloves, and had the book laid on a table?
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Love your channel! If you were to replace the cheesy pop culture inserts with more of the title page/binding/typography inserts, and you would be golden. You are gaining precisely zero viewers with the downward jokes, and annoying the people who love books. You are appropriately funny on your own. Specificity wins the internet. Thanks for considering this idea, I'm sure it would make your viewers happy.
I’ll try and insert better photos and more of them - some of it will depend on getting help for future videos as being a one man show bookseller is a bit time consuming. As to the pop culture jokes, well - I am not sure if I gain zero viewers. I guess it depends on taste and one has to be true to oneself - there is no escaping a measure of absurdity and silliness in my personality. Thank you for watching!
@@RareBookBuyer I really think you need to stay true to your personality.
I like your videos.
I don't imagine that you're trying to make a living from you tube any way.
I find it very informative and interesting.
Thank you