Attic Books
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| Type | Private |
| Founded | London, Ontario(1976) |
| Headquarters | 240 Dundas St. London, Ontario N6A 1H3 |
| Key people | Marvin Post, Owner |
| Industry | Books |
| Products | Antiquarian and Used Books |
| Website | atticbooks.ca |
Attic Books, one of Canada's largest used books and antiquarian independent bookstores is located in London, Ontario. This company has been in business for over thirty years, and has been in its present location in the heart of downtown London for over ten years.[1] Specializing in used and antiquarian books, along with maps, prints, and ephemera, Attic Books draws a large variety of customers.
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[edit] Marvin Post
Marvin Post is the owner of Attic Books. He is a member of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), the Antique Books Association of Canada (ABAC), and the Canadian Booksellers Association (CBA).[2] He "appraises a variety of archives, books and other donations for a number of public institutions for insurance and tax purposes".[3] As an established expert in his field, he was recently part of the Canadian Antique Roadshow.[3] Before Attic Books, Marvin owned a record store in the early 1970's called B-side Records, which used the label from an antiquarian book press for its symbol, a triad of bumblebees.
[edit] Attic Book's Story
The store originally opened in 1976 on the top floor of a building on Richmond St., which currently houses Bob Burke Jewellers. It then moved to an upper floor space on Clarence St. These locations lent themselves well to the shop’s name. In the 1980’s, development in downtown London forced Attic Books out of its location, and it reopened in Parkhill, Ontario. In 1996, mayor Diane Haskett worked with proprietor Marvin Post to bring Attic Books back to London, Ontario. It is now one of the few longstanding destination businesses in downtown London.
[edit] Recent History
Attic Books, in 2006, opened the second floor, which is specialized in antiquarian books, maps and prints, along with sections of collectibles, antiques and books on books. It was previously only available to dealers and known collectors. Now it is open to the public. Attic Books is selling Alexander Gallery maps and print on consignment. Branching out into the online world of book retail, Attic Books now sells online stock at both ABE and ILAB.[2]
[edit] Other Information
Attic Books is one of the very few places where Charles van Sandwyk's fine art and fantasy cards and books can be purchased.[4] Involved in the community, Attic Books often sponsors and hosts awards and events in London, Ontario. [5] He is also the only local supplier of Brodart mylar jackets. Attic Books also participates in large tradeshows in Toronto and Ottawa. Canadian authors, such as Joan Barfoot, Jean McKay, James Reaney and Colleen Thibaudeau are regulars, as well as Robert Munsch, Austin Clarke and cartoonist Seth.
[edit] External links
- Attic Books Website
- Attic Books Stock at ABEBooks
- Attic Books' Stock at ILAB
- Canada - Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of Canada (ABAC)/Association de la Librairie Ancienne du Canada (ALAC)
- International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB)
- Canadian Booksellers Association(CBA)
[edit] References
- ^ The Dundas Street used-book store celebrates its 30th anniversary this week.London Free Press' Ian Gillespie's Blog 2006-11-16
- ^ a b History of Attic Books from the company's website
- ^ a b The Canadian Antiques Roadshow from the company's website
- ^ Where to Buy Charles van Sandwyk
- ^ The Brickenden Awards 2005
