Best Harry Potter Collection Podcasts (2025)

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Shakespeare! 21:44

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Join us as we talk with special guest Adam Douglas of Peter Harrington Rare Books about collecting Shakespeare and specifically about that Holy Grail of collecting, the 1623 Shakespeare First Folio. It is a rare event when one becomes available and Peter Harrington is currently offering a copy. We pick Adam's brain about the specifics of their copy…

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Continuing the HBO Show Dialogue 44:37

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Thanks for listening to Season 6, Episode 4 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie and Carly talk about: News: More new books announced! Main Segment: We continue the discussion for the HBO tv series. Translation of the Show: Order of the Phoenix from Azerbaijan Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector Carly @allthepretty…

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The 2025 German Books: Another Carlsen Masterpiece 1:11:14

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Thanks for listening to Season 6, Episode 3 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie, Carly, and Erik talk about: News: More HBO updates Carly took a trip! New Book pickups Main Segment: We discuss the 2025 German books from Carlsen. Germany has great books! Translation of the Show: Philosopher's Stone German 2025 Dialogue Alley is the official …

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Harry Potter Video Games 1:18:06

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Thanks for listening to Season 6, Episode2 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie, Erik, and Johnny talk about: News: More cast reveals for the dramatized audiobooks! Main Segment: Johnny joins us to talk all about collecting Harry Potter video games Translation of the Show: None this week! Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter …

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The Almost Not Great Gatsby 34:44

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In 1940, the year of Fitzgerald’s death, there were only 7 copies of The Great Gatsby sold. Fitzgerald complained to both Zelda and Max Perkins that he was a forgotten man and that clearly there was no demand for his book. He was crushed, and died thinking Gatsby was a failure. Then, a year later 155,000 copies were printed…. What happened? We dive…

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Curious George Orwell and the Tony Soprano Collection 29:19

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When is a George Orwell signature not a George Orwell signature? Is it safe to be around a person who collects true crime artifacts? Also - there was a world record set last week and it involved the Book of Mormon... Join Jeremy and Michael as they debate the big questions in the rare book world. As always, we welcome your questions or comments at:…

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The Drama!(tized) Audio Book! 1:27:01

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Thanks for listening to Season 6, Episode1 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie, Carly, Peter, and Erik talk about: News: More HBO updates New German Books! Other small news snippets Main Segment: We discuss the announced dramatized audiobooks. Translation of the Show: Brian Selznick Cover of the Hebrew Philosopher's Stone. Dialogue Alley is…

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Which Translations Have the Best Book Spine? 1:16:30

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 20 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie, Carly, and Erik talk about: News: More HBO updates Merch Store updates Harry Potter Pinball Main Segment: This episode is all about spine art! We discuss which translations did it the best! Translation of the Show: 25th Aniversary Philosopher's Stone in Czech …

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Maniacs Are Real 30:42

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This episode is all about maniacs! Bibliomaniacs, that is.... They may be extreme, they may be passionate, and, ignoring some unsavory criminal activity, they may even have served to preserve culture over the years. If you have a story about a bibliomaniac - or perhaps you are a bibliomaniac! - please drop us a note at [email protected] Enjoy!…

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Did Someone Say "Dialogue Alley Merch?" 20:14

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 19 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie and Erik talk about: News: Erik and Melanie met up for dinner! The Dialogue Alley merch store is here! Check it out here! Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melan…

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Lightning!! The New Sprayed Side Edge from Spain 43:55

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 18 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly and Erik talk about: News: New Book Arrivals! Main Segment: This episode is all about the newest book from Spain! Philosopher's Stone with lightning bolt side edge. Translation of the Show: Philosopher's Stone (2025) from Spain Dialogue Alley is the official podc…

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Translation Yearbook Edition! 15 Superlatives in 15 Minutes 43:26

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 17 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about: News: HBO Max Casting Reveal Erik and Carly both got new books Main Segment: Remember your high school yearbook? Remember who had be hair? Well, we discuss 15 superlatives that would go in our translation collection yearbook! Dialog…

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Dining with Dali, Computer Liberation, and Bidding Against Yourself (an AI story) 29:45

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Special guest! Hélène Golay of Capitol Hill Books joins Jeremy and Michael to discuss post-war diplomacy through fine dining, Jeremy's hungry cat leads to an impulsive purchase of an early manifesto on the personal computer, and Michael and Jeremy realize they are often competing with themselves for the price of a book. Enjoy the show! Please don't…

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Books Trends: These Things are SO in! 1:20:46

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 16 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about: News: Epic Universe is officially open! Main Segment: We discuss book trends! There are things these days that book publishers are doing to get people to want books. Translation of the Show: House Editions of Philosopher's Stone Dia…

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A Magic Bible, and Smith with a "P" 20:09

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Whose Bible would be more fun at a dinner party, Mick Jagger's or Harry Houdini's? And what about that curious Wodehouse manuscript coming up for auction? So much to think about, including Michael's feeling that there is an alarming lack of respect for comic literature in the rare book market. Thank you for listening! Do you have any ideas for us? …

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Slovak 25th Anniversary Edition: The Best Slovak Yet??? 1:16:49

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 15 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, Peter, and Melanie talk about: News: MinaLima events at Chicago and New York Harry Potter Stores. Main Segment: We discuss the new improved 25th Anniversary Slovak Edition of Philosopher's Stone. Translation of the Show: 25th Anniversary Slovak Edition of …

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A Prank Inscription, Bloody Relics, and Harry Potter Unbound 30:09

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All about a book that was not inscribed by Calvin Coolidge to Ernest Hemingway, the gloves Lincoln wore the fateful night of the assassination, and a marvelous Harry Potter curiosity... Enjoy!By Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero

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Harry Potter Chicago and a Second Epic Universe Trip! 1:17:59

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 14 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, Peter, and Melanie talk about: Mild spolilers this episode Peter went to Epic Universe again! Also, Peter went to Harry Potter Chicago! Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik…

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From the Bookshelf: Magic in a Box 4: The Spectacular Slovak Set 1:12:29

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No new episode this week BUT, here's an oldie but goodie all about one of favorite box sets - the 20th Anniversary Edition Slovak Box Set, illustrated by the super talented Adrian Macho! Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 24 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss: News: Erik got a new Box Set! New Vera Bradley P…

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Epic Universe: Peter Went and it was EPIC! 1:19:02

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 13 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Peter, and Melanie talk about: Mild spolilers this episode Peter went to Epic Universe! Hear him give first hand experiences about this amazing, new park at Universal Orlando! Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector Carly @alltheprettybooks…

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Mini Box Sets: UK Books 1 & 2 (First one ever!) 39:19

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 12 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about: News: New Czech books! Casting Updates for HBO Show. Main Topic: Mini Box Sets! We dive into the very first mini box set from the UK! Translation of the Show: The box! Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector Carly @allt…

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Bonus: Carly's Favorite SNART 4:40

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Bonus Episode! Carly lost power during Season 5 Episode 11, so here is favorite Harry Potter book featuring Snake Art (or SNART)! Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram Peter @ThePotterCollector on Instagram …

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SNART: Our Favorite Book Covers Featuring Snake Art 50:02

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 11 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about: News: Erik got bookmail New Thai and Spanish books Main Topic: We discuss our favorite book covers that feature snakes! (SNART) Visit DialogueAlley to use our new flow chart! Translation of the Show: Book Club Spanish Chamber of Sec…

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Lillian Ross & Her Very Ernest Hemingway 42:12

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Special guest Sarah Funke Butler (funkeliterary.com) joins Jeremy and Michael to discuss a fascinating and newly unearthed trove of letters from Ernest Hemingway to the groundbreaking journalist Lillian Ross. You think you knew everything about Hemingway? Well, think again - this collection of letters has forced us to reconsider our understanding o…

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The Easy Way to ID and Value Your US Harry Potter Books! 1:18:27

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 10 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, Peter, and Melanie talk about: News: John Lithgow cast as DUMBLEDORE for HBO show (rumor) HBO Show execs say not to expect any former actors in TV Show Harry Potter store in Chicago Pocket Potters are now being translated as is GOF thing (say nicer possibl…

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Crimes, Dimes, and Scat! 23:43

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In this episode we talk about dime novels and the lurid crimes they depict, and the now forgotten authors of those gazillions of highly popular novels, as well as two items of scatological interest, one of which has a very distinguished provenance.By Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero

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Interactive Illustrated Editions Beyond MinaLima 41:21

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 9 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie, and Carly talk about: News & Main Topic: Goblet of Fire Interactice Illustrated Edition was announced. It is not MinaLima. (Harry Potter and the Dumpster of Fire) Translation of the Show: Lithuanian Philosopher's Stone (original cover art) Dialogue Alley is the…

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Valentine's Day Episode (A Quickie!) 11:17

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A quick chat about Valentine's Day gifts from the 19th century -- and the all important question of whether love was even possible in the olden days. Plus, a little more (but not much!)By Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero

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Yiddish Chamber of Secrets: The Translator is Back to Chat! 1:21:08

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 8 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Melanie, and Carly welcome back Arun Schaechter Viswanath, the translator of the Yiddish edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. News: New Japanese 25th, Limited Edition Set has arrived! Max show minor updates Amazon UK no longer selling Bloomsbury bo…

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Mini Box Sets: The Magical Adventure Begins Set from Bloomsbury 46:29

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 7 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about: News: New Japanese 25th, Limited Edition Set! New Books for Carly Main Topic: Mini Box Sets! We dive into the mini set from the UK: The Magical Adventure Begins Translation of the Show: Philisopher's Stone from The Magical Adventure Begins set…

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Everything that Melanie Missed in One Episode 48:48

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 6 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk to Melanie about everything she has missed! Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram Peter @ThePotterCollector…

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Mini Box Sets: German Green 50:56

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 5 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about: News: Nothing Earth Shattering Main Topic: Mini Box Sets! We dive into the green mini box set from Germany. Translation of the Show: German Book 4 (paperback) from Green Mini Box Set Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collect…

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Einstein's Frubber Face, Plath's Favorite Cook Book, Kafka's Earliest Scribbling, & the Kelmscott Press 49:19

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We begin this episode with Michael bemoaning a missed opportunity to buy the head of Albert Einstein, and then we welcome Darren Sutherland, Senior Specialist in the Fine Books and Manuscripts at Bonhams Auctions, to discuss two upcoming sales. The first is a fascinating single-owner complete collection of books from the Kelmscott Press, assembled …

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Greece and Portugal: We Love Your New Books! 57:05

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 4 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about: News: Even More New Books! HBO MAX show update Main Topic: We discuss TWO brand new full sets of HP Books! One from Greece and the other from Portugal. Translation of the Show: 25th Anniversary EU Portuguese Philospher's Stone. Dialogue Alley …

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2024 Advent Calendars! 53:03

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 3 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Peter, and Carly talk about: News: New book releases Erik went to Harry Potter New York Epic Universe news 1/1 Philosopher's Stone sold at auction Don't forget to buy your Hallmark ornaments! Main Topic: Peter takes us on a deeper dive into some of his favorite HP…

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Episode 9: Gold Rush Diaries, Delicious Urine, and Old Uncle Abraham 32:09

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Welcome back to another episode of Rare Book Chat, where we dive into the delightful world of historical curiosities and the sometimes grim realities behind them. This week, we have a rollicking discussion that swings from the California Gold Rush to 17th-century plague remedies, and more —because, why not? Gold Rush Diary: We kick things off with …

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Episode 8: The Man Who Did Too Much 30:11

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In this episode, Jeremy and Michael discuss William Morris, wallpaper, and the birth of fantasy literature, with an analysis of Morris's influence on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis in particular. Then a game of would you rather - a spectacular copy of Orwell's 1984, or a mini-collection of dystopian novels? Also a half-hearted stab at the big questi…

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Ted Smart Books: Get Smart About Them 46:28

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 2 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about: News: Carly got books New Scholastic stenciled edge full set announced! Main Topic: What are Ted Smart books? Here is everything you need to know about collecting these Harry Potter editions. Translation of the Show: Ted Smart Editions Dialogu…

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Episode 7: A Tea Party, a Traveling Salesman, and Artificial Ants 21:38

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In this episode, we explore a delightful tea party invitation that connects Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace, and Michael Faraday. The conversation then transitions to a rare first edition from 1832, which addresses a fundamental challenge in computational theory, one so perplexing that researchers have enlisted artificial ants to help sniff out a sol…

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Do Wizards Like Muggle Halloween? 56:30

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Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 1 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about: News: Carly got bookmail New books are out! Epic Universe Updates TV Show Updates Wizard Rock Main Topic: How would wizards view Muggle Halloween? What would some of their favorite costumes be? Translation of the Show: Slovak Anniversary Priso…

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Episode 6: The World Series Episode: A Very Rare Book that Revolutionized Baseball... and more! 25:01

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In this episode of Rare Book Chat, we're diving into the revolutionary impact of Bill James's work on baseball and far beyond. Known to us (with affection) as the "Pork and Beans Man," Bill James transformed the way we think about baseball analytics, introducing statistical evaluation in sports with his groundbreaking work, "The Baseball Abstract."…

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Episode 5: Constitution Recap... a Bargain at $11M? 29:58

1y ago29:58

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In this episode we discuss the sale price of a the extremely rare ratification printing of the US Constitution sold at Brunk Auctions last week. Was $11M high or low? Listen to the episode to find out why it was probably a bargain.By Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero

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The Scholastic Stenciled Side Edge: It's a Beauty! 28:08

1y ago28:08

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Erik and Carly discuss the 25th Anniversary Sorcerer's Stone from Scholastic with the stenciled side edge. Only a couple of weeks until Season 5 is out! Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram Peter @ThePotter…

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Episode 4: The Most Important Printed Document in American History? 46:57

1y ago46:57

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In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor discuss a rare ratification copy of the US Constitution with Seth Kaller, the pre-eminent dealer of rare and important American historical documents. The conversation explores the document's historical significance, the complexities of its journey from creation to ratif…

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Episode 3: Marx, Darwin, Smith, and Mutton 32:21

1y ago32:21

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In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero explore the fascinating world of rare books, spotlighting three legendary first editions: Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, Karl Marx’s Das Kapital, and Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. They discuss what makes these books so valuable, why Jeremy thinks Das K…

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Episode 2: Did American Literature begin with a con? 24:12

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In this episode we discuss a wonderfully strange 1809 first edition that just might be the founding work of American literature … Jeremy then takes the conversation in a different direction by making a comparison with this book and the much-coveted and exceptionally valuable 1623 Shakespeare first folio, the first collected edition of Shakespeare, …

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Episode 1: Einstein Dancing in the Multiverse 35:19

1y ago35:19

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Welcome to Rare Book Chat: In this episode we discuss Eleanor Roosevelt’s This I remember, a letter addressed to Jimmy, Einstein dancing in the multiverse, and the filthiest story ever told... Enjoy! We have a very basic website up at rarebookchat.com, but please feel free to email us at [email protected] Items discussed: A special copy of…

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Welcome to Rare Book Chat! 8:02

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Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this twice-weekly podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical…

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From the Bookshelf: Magic in a Box 1: Thai Anniversary Box Set 56:19

1y ago56:19

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While not a new episode this week, this oldie but goodie features a box set that is favorite of ours - the ornately beautiful 20th Anniversary Thai box set, which shows off the uniquely whimsical art of Apolar Arch. This set (and episode!) are just too much fun not to re-share! To heads the the other 4 episodes form the Magic in a Box Series, check…

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Season 4 Finale! A Recap of the Year! 53:52

1y ago53:52

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Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 29 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about: Main Topic: We discuss everything magical that happened in season 4! Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharrypottercollec…