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Alumni Comments Comments from the Class of 2007: “The accessibility of the faculty is probably the number one reason to attend. I have had great support from veteran booksellers in my own area, and the Seminar showed me this attitude is the norm in the trade.” “A very worthwhile week of learning, networking, and seeing possibilities and opportunities of how to take my business to the level of being an ABAA/ILAB dealer. I now feel confident that I can do this.” “The course was well worth the money. In terms of multi-day training courses, this is a bargain.” “The hand-outs are incredible, and will surely be a valuable resource in the days to come.” “It’s clear to me that all of you bring your knowledge, expertise, but also your hearts and souls to the Seminar ... A lot of hard work and thought goes into each presentation. It was a joy to be here each and every day ... The value of the Seminar is priceless, but short and long term.” “I cannot say I found one session to be “the best.” Most of them were equally valuable to me in terms of my goals: bibliographic work, selling to libraries, research, creating catalogues and images – these were the ones with the most relevance for me. It’s a tremendously valuable experience.” “Loved it! This was my second time.” “I felt I spent the week in the presence of real stars, perhaps for the only time in my life. Their intelligence, expertise, and love of their work – as well as their love for us – was obvious and inspiring, not to mention damned helpful. And I don’t usually say stuff like this.” Comments from the Class of 2006: "The amount of information and thought provoking input
was so "In over 50 years of generally dull, tedious and unproductive classes, seminars and symposiums, my expectations were very low. Imagine my amazement at finding this to be an electrifying and incredibly useful experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat." "If I had done this a year ago, my business would have been so much further along. I have 2 doctorals (MD, PhD) and the instruction given here was as good or better than any I have ever had." "One of the most beneficial educational experiences of my life.
"The seminar struck a difficult balance between being useful for
the "I am currently implementing many of the practical applications
and I am now directed to the areas where I know I need to 'learn' more.
And this along with a notebook chocked full of real, usable information,
contacts, etc. I have attended scores of conferences over the years in
several fields, and this coursework was as well organized, classy, attentive
to detail and interesting. All of the faculty were 'characters' and not
shy about straight out talk or tough questions or saying "I don't
know". I cannot recommend the seminar strongly enough, but it was
not for sissies as far as the hours. Your money's worth??? YOU BET!!" Comments from previous classes: "This is a super conference and invaluable gateway into the antiquarian business! The chance to network is great. The experience and range of knowledge of the faculty was superb. This is a very motivating conference to someone on the threshold of jumping into dealing in the antiquarian market." "...an excellent intro to the complexities of the used and rare book trade and associated work such as appraisal and conservation. Thank you." "...exceeded my expectations in all respects. Has given me the tools I need to decide how I will proceed." "I've just returned from the most intense, exhausting and exhilarating week of my entire life. Where? At the Antiquarian Book Seminar at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, of course. I'm told it's "Bootcamp for Book Dealers," but it's also the most fun you can have in public without getting arrested. I have wanted to go to the Seminar since I started working in the book business in 1987. If anyone wonders, 'Is going to the Seminar worth it?' all I can say is: 'If you don't get your money's worth out of it, the lack is in you, not in the wonderful faculty who give all they've got.'" "I feel that I am a real book seller now." "No stone left unturned. Faculty is approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable." "I feel so much more confident in my ability of get a book store started." "I am very happy with my seminar experience and feel it was well worth the money and my time." "Exceeded expectations, to my delight." "Perhaps the best learning experience of my life."
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