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Book Thieves
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Methods of Book Theft →
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Book Theft and Book Thieves
Book Thieves
The Book Bandit: Rare Books, Libraries, and Theft
Life
Where did Blumberg Live?
What were people's impressions of Blumberg?
What did he steal?
How did he do it?
Where did Blumberg steal books?
Who were his accomplices?
How was Blumberg discovered and investigated?
How were his stolen books identified and returned?
What happened at his trial?
What did Blumberg do after release?
How did libraries react to Blumberg?
Collection Highlights
Creighton Collection
Blumberg Marginalia
Books
Photos
Diaries
Ephemera
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What is Forensic Bibliography?
What Makes a Book Rare?
Importance
Scarcity
Relative Associations
Age and Imprint
Subject
Physical and Aesthetic Properties/Condition
Can You Judge a Book By Its Cover?
Library Destruction
Book Destruction
Censorship: Books & Basics
Censorship & Libraries
Book Theft and Book Thieves
Book Thieves
Methods of Book Theft
Preventing Book Theft
Charges Against Blumberg
Legal Issues In Blumberg's Trial
Insanity Defense: Blumberg, His Trial, and Sentence
Neuroscience and Psychological Issues
OCD and Schizophrenia Type Disorders
A Neural Basis for Collecting, Hoarding, and Related Disorders
Neurological and Psychological Basis for Hoarding Disorders
Bibliomania
Quiz: Are You a Bibliophile?
Credits
Works Cited
In Memoriam
