A book containing a signed bookplate will increase the books value, but it will most often command a lesser price than a book thats been signed directly. Bring your think like a freak questions for levitt. Dubner wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. This is because a book which has come into contact with the author is most attractive to collectors. They were the earliest known marks of ownership of books, often bearing the name, motto, device, coatofarms, crest, badge, or any motif that related to the owner of the book. It is possible for authors to offer signed copies of their books by means of a bookplate. Examination of a very popular popularstatistics series reveals avoidable errors andrew gelman, kaiser fung the nonfiction publishing phenomenon known as freakonomics has passed its sixth anniversary. These designs leave plenty of room for an autograph and personal note from the author. Yes, we provide bookplates to many authors to use for book signings or to send to readers as a promotional item. Dated bookplates ex libris with a treatise on their origin and development by walter hamilton. Anything written by brian north lee is carefully and lovingly researched. Apr 12, 2005 freakonomics establishes this unconventional premise. The original book, which used ideas from statistics and economics to explore realworld problems, was an instant. Dubner, an awardwinning journalist and radio and tv personality, has worked for the new york times and published three non freakonomics books.
How is the ku klux klan like a group of realestate agents. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. Yes, yes, and too often the bookplates are plainjane, just ugly or misaligned or mismoistened so as to cause wrinkling on the verso. A signed bookplate does add some value to the book but not as much as an actual signed page does. The hidden side of everything in which the books central idea is set forth. The original new york times magazine article about steven d.
If morality represents how we would like the world to work, then economics represents how it actually does work. Shop these author signed bookplates to enhance the worth of your collection. It was published on april 12, 2005, by william morrow. This bestselling, nonfiction collection of economic solutions to noneconomic problems has sold more than three million copies worldwide. Freakonomics doesnt always get it right, but its provision of a new tool for ones mental toolbox makes it worth getting into. Ive heard of this book for years, but never bothered to read it because i was already an economist and didnt think i needed to read a popular summary of steven levitts work. This site is a forum for authors desiring to produce booksigning bookplates. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. The good news is that a whole lot of people took us up on the offer. I am happy to announce that after some two years of offering free signed bookplates, which turn a plain old copy of freakonomics into an autographed copy of freakonomics, we have finally squashed every bug in the system, and we have even caught up with demand. A bookplate is a simple but nicely designed sticker that the two of us can sign and then simply. By the way, we are still offering free signed bookplates that can turn your shabby copy of our book into a shabby autographed copy of our book.
A leatherbound collectors edition set of the groundbreaking blockbuster. He is the host of freakonomics radio and tell me something i dont know. A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything from the link on button below. The lessgood news is that, because of the volume, itll take a little while to get them all sent out. Visit this offer and fill out the form to request your free signed bookplate. If all goes well, the freakonomics elves will dispatch your bookplate via mail in plenty of time for the holidays. It is different from freakonomics in that it follows a topdown approach. I love this book, and the authors thought of a good way to get the book autographed without mailing it back. Freakonomics a rogue economist explores the hidden. In this episode of freakonomics radio, we look at bounties on snakes in delhi, india. Freakonomics is a 2005 nonfiction book by economist steven levitt and journalist stephen j.
Freakonomics establishes this unconventional premise. These days they usually come with a selfadhesive backing. For a print, plate signed means the artist put his signature on or into the printing plate and the resulting prints have his printed faux signature. Bookplates, also known by the term exlibris, evolved over centuries from simple inscriptions to printed. Musings of a rogue economist economist steven levitt talks about his new book, freakonomics. According to freakonomics, if a researcher sends two identical resumes, one with a traditionally white name and one with a nontraditionally white name, the nontraditional one is more likely to receive and interview due to affirmative action. A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything from the worlds largest community of readers. I received your bookplate last week and i appreciate this creative method of booksigning. Bestselling authors can usually have the bookplates printed and supplied by their publishers, as the freakonomics authors did. I told a number of my fellow students about the book as well as the bookplate and from these conversations, i have inspired a new group of freakonomics fans and possible economics majors. Seven freakonomics columns written for the new york times magazine, published between august 2005 and april 2006. By mailing a signed, adhesivebacked bookplate to be affixed to purchased books, authors can increase online sales, especially by encouraging gift purchases. Dubner contents an explanatory note in which the origins of this book are clarified.
It will literally redefine the way we view the modern world. Freakonomics freakonomics a rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything steven d. If youd like to turn your gardenvariety copy of superfreakonomics or freakonomics into a nifty autographed copy that suddenly seems much more giftappropriate, you can sign up here for a free bookplate that is hand signed by levitt and dubner. If youre really feeling the spirit, you can even get some superfreakonomics pants, but you have to buy them yourself. A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything p. Freakonomics is a groundbreaking collaboration between levitt and stephen j. Bookplate definition of bookplate by merriamwebster. Season 4, episode 4if you want to get rid of a nasty invasive pest, it might seem sensible to offer a bounty as a reward. A bookplate or bookplate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as exlibris latin for from the books or library, is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. A bookplate announcement freakonomics freakonomics. Three volumes, with volume two covering the eighteenth century. It is true that readers of this book will be armed with enough riddles and stories to last a thousand cocktail parties. If youre interested in reading a book with a similar approach, i recommend you are not so smart. Levitt, is a book on modern economics that provides key insight into our society as well as clarifying the difference between causation and connectivity, and discussing situations were people have confused the two.
The book is a collection of essays exploring how fundamental economic theories can be used to analyze a diverse array of social phenomena. They are sometimes referred to as book labels, as mcmurtry does. Perhaps the most successful bookplate book signing promotion in publishing history is the one employed by the authors of freakonomics, steven d. Most bookplates are custom designed by our award winning designers for a specific book. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. They set out to explore the inner workings of a crack gang, the truth about real estate agents, the secrets of the ku klux klan, and much more. For years, weve been giving away free autographed bookplates that readers. A professor at the university of chicago, levitt uses statistics to examine matters of. Dubner, an awardwinning journalist and radio and tv personality, has worked for the new york times and published three nonfreakonomics books. If youd like to turn your gardenvariety copy of superfreakonomics or freakonomics into a nifty autographed copy that suddenly seems much. What is the difference in value between an authorsigned book and a book with an authorsigned bookplate. Why does reddit tend to dislike books like blink and. Its actually just a simple piece of paper with a design on it used to signify who owns a book.
Levitt kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new o. He is also a founder of the greatest good, which applies freakonomicsstyle thinking to business and philanthropy. Last call for bookplates freakonomics freakonomics. Sometimes they want to know what bookplate to buy for someone. We will also start up our feesignedbookplatemailing program so that you can get your books autographed. Bookplate definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Freakonomics a rogue economist explores the hidden side of.
Oct 24, 20 season 4, episode 4if you want to get rid of a nasty invasive pest, it might seem sensible to offer a bounty as a reward. Such was the case with a freakonomics chapter called would a roshanda by any other name smell as sweet. Jun 18, 2007 freakonomics, written by journalist stephen j. Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages including those with maps or plates but may lack endpapers, halftitle, etc. Sadly, they do nothing to stop you from walking home drunk. A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything book online at best prices in india on. Such was the case with a freakonomics chapter called would a roshanda.
Apr 25, 2015 freakonomics authors ask whats in a name. Chapter one introduces the concept of incentives, which is defined as a means of urging people to do. The latest in freakonomics swag freakonomics freakonomics. A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything is the debut nonfiction book by university of chicago economist steven levitt and new york times journalist stephen j. Aug 23, 2017 its actually just a simple piece of paper with a design on it used to signify who owns a book. Sep 20, 2011 he is also a founder of the greatest good, which applies freakonomics style thinking to business and philanthropy. Author signed bookplates for sale selfadhesive bookplates. The book has been described as melding pop culture with economics. People also want to know why theyd want to stick a label inside a book. Old categories exclusives free signed bookplates all and. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The rarer the signature on its adhesive label, the more valuable a book becomes.
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