Nicholas A Basbanes

Nicholas A. Basbanes has worked as an award-winning investigative reporter, a literary editor, and a nationally syndicated columnist. The author of five books, he also writes a regular column for "Fine Books & Collections" magazine and lectures widely on book-related issues. He and his wife, Constance, live in Massachusetts.

Nicholas A Basbanes book reviews

  • A Splendor of Letters: The Permanence of Books in an Impermanent World 4 out of 5

    Worth owning

    by msjrn8, Sep 16, 2011

    This one goes in any book lover's permanent collection; dip in and browse around, or read cover to cover; educating and entertaining. read more

  • A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books 5 out of 5

    Gift Problem Solved

    by AlanPr, Jan 29, 2009

    It's astonishing to find book lovers who haven't read or who aren't aware of "A Gentle
    Madness." It's the best book on books I've ever read. I'm grateful to the author, because
    he has solved the ... read more

  • A Gentle Madness 5 out of 5

    Enjoying your Biblioholism

    by bibliophile1, Aug 16, 2007

    A must read for all who have ever heard of, been accused of, or thought they might be, too much in love with books. Whether reading or collecting, looking at or owning, wealthy or a pauper, there is ... read more

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