noun An individual who gathers and accumulates books as a hobby or profession
A book collector is someone who actively seeks out and acquires books for personal or professional interest.
Book collectors may participate in book auctions to acquire rare and valuable books for their collections.
Book collectors may appreciate fine bookbinding and seek out books with unique or elaborate bindings.
In the field of rare book collecting, a book collector is someone who specifically focuses on acquiring rare and valuable books.
Book collectors often participate in the antiquarian book trade, buying and selling rare and old books for profit or personal enjoyment.
Book collectors may consult bibliographies to identify specific editions or printings of books they are interested in acquiring.
Book collectors may also be interested in book conservation to preserve and protect their collections.
Book collectors may have a deep interest in literature and literary history, leading them to specialize in collecting books by specific authors or within particular genres.
Book collectors often attend book fairs to browse and purchase books from dealers and other collectors.
A book collector may be a writer who uses their collection as inspiration for their own writing, or who writes about the books they collect.
A book collector may work as a librarian, managing collections of books for others to access and enjoy.
A book collector may become an antiquarian bookseller, buying and selling rare and valuable books to other collectors and enthusiasts.
A book collector may use their collection to research and study historical texts, aiding in their work as a historian.