About John W. Knott, Bookseller
As a youth, like many, I was an avid reader in the Science Fiction
genre. I started my collecting interests with comic books. When I
was in high school, I was introduced to the world of Science
Fiction collecting/fandom by a local long time fan/dealer. Through
high school and into college I worked part-time for this dealer
helping with his book business and attending Science Fiction book
conventions to assist him to sell his books. This was invaluable
experience and gave me exposure to the world of collectible
Science Fiction books. As my own collection grew I started to
acquire extra copies of interesting books, and eventually moved
into selling this material, primarily quality first editions. In the
1980s I started my own business by issuing my own catalogs of
books and exhibiting at science fiction conventions. In the 1990s,
in addition to science fiction conventions, I moved on to general
book fairs. In the past several years I have become an aggressive
buyer of quality material via single items, collections and at most
major auctions, especially those who feature quality science fiction and mystery books. In 2004, I became a
member of the pre-eminent trade organization of booksellers, the
Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). Now, I
have expanded my bookselling with my own web site. I hope you will
find something of interest and if not you will contact us so we can
assist you in your collecting needs.
Member of ABAA, ILAB
These areas of book collecting are our primary areas of specialty:
First edtion books, including rare books.
Science fiction, fantasy, horror and supernatural fiction.
Mystery and detective fiction.
These are our main interest, we do not however limit ourselves to only offering books in these areas.
In our primary area of specialities we also offer pulp magazines and collectible paperbacks.
In addition to our web-site it is our intent to issue electronic catalogs and perhaps some paper catalogs. Please send your details to be included in these offerings.
We are open to the public for direct customer sales by appointment only. You may also view our books at book fairs.
We are interested in purchasing quality material in all of the above areas.
Our Specialties:
- First editions: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror.
- First editions: Mystery and Detective fiction.
