Author Description

A Bookman's Budget is a collection of essays and musings on literature and book collecting by the English writer Austin Dobson. First published in 1917, the book is a fascinating look at the world of books and book collecting at the turn of the 20th century. Dobson writes about his own experiences as a book collector, as well as offering insights into the lives and works of famous authors such as Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and Robert Louis Stevenson. He also discusses the history of book collecting and the various types of collectors, from the serious bibliophile to the casual reader. With its charming prose and erudite observations, A Bookman's Budget is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of books and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.