The UK has Cool Books I will Never See

[jeffreycwells]

It is sometimes a wonder in the modern digital library-soaked world when I come across the fact of a book that cannot reasonably be obtained. I'm not talking a specific edition or a shiny cover that's only available across the pond, I'm talking *any* copy. I'm so used to being able to snag something via Interlibrary loan or obtaining it via legal

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[reynard61]

With you, it's books. With me, it's music scores. There are a number of Classical Music scores that I'd *LOVE* to get my grubby little mitts on but the price or a language barrier makes it difficult-to-impossible to obtain them. But I'm a patient man. Someday. Someday...

[jeffreycwells]

Shortly after writing this post, I bit the bullet, said "screw it, it's the holidays", and bought it. I will never realistically have the chance to see this book again once the run of 200 sells out. "Screw it, it's the holidays" is, of course, exactly what the economy wants us all to think.

[valleyviolet]

Sometimes you need an excuse to treat yourself. At least you're giving your money to an artist you love rather than a giant faceless corporation selling molded plastic.

[jeffreycwells]

I love giving money more-or-less directly to the artist. The Internet has made that process a ton easier, thank goodness.