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The Man Who Loved Books Too Much

the True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession
Sep 08, 2010Harriet_the_Spy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
If you've ever wanted to read a charming, well-researched story about a sociopathic book thief, this is the book for you. Bartlett gained access to a man who has stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of books, as well as a hippie-turned-rare-book-dealer who set out to stop the thefts. Where John Gilkey, the thief, is bizarre and unsettling in his amoral selfishness, the rare book dealer, Ken Sanders, is endearing though undeniably wacky. The two fascinating characters give Bartlett great material, and she handles it well.