This is one of those wonderful films about a small niche with a dedicated group of adherents. It won't be for everyone, but if you are a book lover you will probably appreciate this.
But there was more than just dusty books. There was insight into the business, there was insight into collectors, and there were some wonderful segments about people whose own interests drove them to assemble items around fascinating topics that have real value beyond just monetary mathematics. There are real cultural subsets that deserved to have someone collect the pieces and preserve them for the future.
And I could look at bookshelves all day long.
I found it was a lovely change of pace and a treat to an unusual subject.
But there was more than just dusty books. There was insight into the business, there was insight into collectors, and there were some wonderful segments about people whose own interests drove them to assemble items around fascinating topics that have real value beyond just monetary mathematics. There are real cultural subsets that deserved to have someone collect the pieces and preserve them for the future.
And I could look at bookshelves all day long.
I found it was a lovely change of pace and a treat to an unusual subject.