I wandered into The Piggery, a favourite bookshop full of delights in Whangarei, yesterday afternoon and there it was.
Looking at me. Giving me the eye.
Saying come on take me now. I'm yours!
I opened the cover, curious but not caring how much the price was.
I'd waited too long for this beauty.
Louise behind the counter, saw the look of ecstasy on my face and carefully slipped Jane Lidz's classic book of Homemade Houses on Wheels, Rolling Homes, into a brown paper bag and I floated out the door.
It was my lucky day.
I'd seen the price for it on Amazon a few days ago. I got back to TFT and checked. Amazon have one new copy for $US281.98 and a few second hand copies from $US45.00
I'd paid the princely sum of sixteen New Zealand dollars.
But I'm not a selfish man, I'll share it with you...
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Hey - looks like a brilliant bookshop too.
ReplyDeleteV x
You, the Piggery bookshop + the Rolling Homes book are all wonderful + interesting discoveries.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finding this treasure, Mr. Levy . take a moment to tell you how much I enjoy your site.
ReplyDeletethe mohave rat
Dear Mohave Rat. Thankyou.
ReplyDeleteIch geniesse es hier umherzuschauen.
ReplyDeletegruß aus Deutschland
Ingo
Ein wunderbares Buch!
ReplyDeleteIch liebe es!
Gruss aus Deutschland