Neil Gaiman auction Neil Gaiman Signed Books Auction: Books September 26, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment Just a reminder that these are the following books that will be in the auction, which we anticipate will be in about 2-3 weeks. The Graveyard Book vol. 1, graphic novel (hardcover) The Graveyard Book vol. 2, graphic novel (hardcover) Coraline (hardcover) The Graveyard Book (hardcover) American Gods (trade paperback) Fortunately, the Milk (hardcover) Odd and the Frost Giants (hardcover) […] Read more » auction Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman auction Update on Neil Gaiman Signed Books Auction September 25, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment Update re Neil Gaiman signed books auction ! I’ve sent off the last two books (The Sleeper and the Spindle—just released this week—and Trigger Warning) for Neil to sign. Along with a little plushie hedgehog for their new baby, Anthony (awwww). As soon as those books are back, I’m going to be coordinating with my ISP […] Read more » auction Neil Gaiman
Uncategorized CORALINE graphic novel SOLD September 19, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment sold!!! Nice young lady came into the store today looking for a present for a friend and is a Neil Gaiman fan. Instantly sold the graphic novel to her. Win win! Read more » Coraline Neil Gaiman
antiquarian & unusual books for sale “Chocolate box” book for sale September 17, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment I know you’ve all seen the “chocolate box” books the F. M. Lupton Publishing Company made back in the 1800s, cheaper versions of what A. Mame and Company was making in France at the same time. I have one for sale. John Halifax “Gentleman”, by Miss Mulock. Ascribed copyright 1897 for original F.M. Lupton edition (which […] Read more » chocolate box books rare books
cool stuff CORALINE, by Neil Gaiman September 17, 2015 / September 17, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment CORALINE graphic novel for sale Someone in town ordered Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, the graphic novel, and I have a brand-new copy of it for sale now, as they decided not to buy it after all. (Rule #2 in my store: If you order something and I have to bring it in especially for you, you buy the darned thing! […] Read more » buy this book please Coraline Neil Gaiman
trading in books Trading in books September 17, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment #1 Rule for trading in books at my bookstore (and any bookstore) Do not bring in books that are water-damaged or have water on them. They will develop book mold. Book mold spreads faster than cancer. The spores can infect everything near to them, including other books. I got in books just now stored in a bag […] Read more » book mold trading in books
come on in! contest events EARLY WARNING: Halloween Costume Contest at the store! September 16, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment HALLOWEEN, Oct 31, FALLS ON A SATURDAY THIS YEAR! Star Cat Books is going to have a costume contest, judged by moi, for the best costume to walk in the store that day. I’ll take photos of everyone who wants to participate and post them to our Instagram feed (which goes to FB, Tumblr, and Twitter). […] Read more » contest events Halloween
survey New window displays coming soon September 15, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment I’ve sketched up new window displays for Fall and Halloween, and ordered some new stuff to be used in said windows. As soon as the stuff arrives, I’ll have great displays for you all to come look at! SURVEY TIME: What books do you want to see in the windows for Fall? Staff Picks Bestsellers […] Read more » Fall Halloween survey window displays
Bradford VT events Sidewalk Sale a success! September 12, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment With sunny gorgeous cooler weather, a perfect New England day, Bradford, VT’s Sidewalk Sale is a success! People are out walk, browsing, schmoozing, eating … you couldn’t ask for better. It’s like a town-wide party on the sidewalks! We even have a magician! Come on out and join us if you can. Most stores will […] Read more » I love Bradford VT sidewalk sale
Uncategorized Sidewalk Sale, Sat. Sept. 12 September 9, 2015 by Star Cat Books | Leave a Comment SIDEWALK SALE (TOWN-WIDE), SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 10am-7pm Discounts on everything, plus sidewalk specials! 15% off all used books 10%o off all new books and items We’ll also have Jim Macdonald, magician, doing street magic for us (store magic, weather depending!). Come an shop and be entertained! Read more »