Rare Book Chat
Michael DiRuggiero, Jeremy O'Connor
Booking Overview
Rare Book Chat is a deep dive into rare books and manuscript culture—authenticity, condition, archives, and the stories behind collectible items. It’s a niche, credibility-heavy show for experts, collectors, dealers, and historians who can translate specialized rare-book trade knowledge for curious listeners.
Metrics
26 episodes, Irregular, 5.0 rating
<1k, Male, USA
YouTube: 27 subscribers, Instagram: 1.9k followers
Contact Information
Description
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 podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more.
From historical documents to literary first editions, we'll discuss the stories behind these one-of-a-kind treasures. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the rare book trade and discover the hidden gems that await.
Host
Michael DiRuggiero, Jeremy O'Connor
Categories
Books, Arts, Society & Culture, History
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
medium
Typical Credentials:
Rare-book trade professionals and authorities such as booksellers/dealers, auction specialists, special-collections librarians/archivists, provenance/research scholars, literary historians, conservators, and authors of academically credible rare-book or manuscript scholarship.
Required Achievements:
Published research or authoritative writing on manuscripts, provenance, bibliography, or book history, Curated exhibitions or managed special collections/archives, Professional experience as a bookseller, dealer, auctioneer, or appraisal specialist, Conservation work or expertise on condition grading and material authenticity
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Recent Topics
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Archives, Provenance, Book Collecting, Authenticity, Book History, Bibliography, Special Collections, Collectibles
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