Popular out-of-print books
Every year, Bookfinder.com lists the 10 most sought-after out-of-print books in America. Here's that list, and some information about these items in InfoSoup.
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- Once a Runner: A Novel (1978) by John L. Parker, Jr.
The cult classic distance running novel, coming back into print April 2009
No copies in InfoSoup - Sex (1992) by Madonna
The pop icon’s book of erotic photos, a perennial favorite
No copies in InfoSoup - Promise Me Tomorrow (1984) by Nora Roberts
An early novel that the bestselling romance novelist refuses to reprint, describing it as “mediocre”
No copies in InfoSoup - Murmurs of Earth: The Voyager Interstellar Record (1978) by Carl Sagan
A document from the first great era of space exploration
1 copy in InfoSoup (Appleton); currently available. 3 total checkouts, no checkouts in 2007 or 2008. - Carpentry for Beginners: How to use tools, basic joints, workshop practice, designs for things to make (1900) by Charles H. Hayward
A century-old (!) title from a prolific Canadian carpentry author
2 copies in InfoSoup (2 different editions. Tigerton and Oneida). Both currently available. 1 total checkout, in 2008. - A Lion Called Christian (1972) by Anthony “Ace” Bourke and John Rendall
A memoir about a pet lion, coming back into print April 2009; the video of the authors’ reunion with Christian was all over YouTube
2 copies in InfoSoup (Appleton and Black Creek); both currently available. 6 total checkouts, 1 in 2008. - Comanche Heart (1991) by Catherine Anderson
The second book in the series. The first, Comanche Moon was reissued and placed on the New York Times bestseller list. This will be coming back into print June of 2009.
No copies in InfoSoup - Legally Sane (1972) by Jon K. Hahn with Harold C. McKenney
An investigation of an international killing spree and the chilling accounts of a psychopathic murderer
No copies in InfoSoup - Woodworker’s Essential Shop Aids and Jigs; Original Devices You Can Make (1992) by Robert Wearing
An indispensable resource for DIY craftspeople
2 copies in InfoSoup (Both in Waupaca); both currently available. 42 total checkouts, 1 in 2007 and 1 in 2008. - The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting (1989) by June Hemmons Hiatt
Incredibly popular comprehensive knitting guide
4 copies in InfoSoup (Algoma, Florence, Marinette, Wausaukee); all currently available. 42 total checkouts, 5 in 2007 and 4 in 2008.
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