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Links to friendly booksellers, book related publications and software, trade organizations, and other stuff. We believe these links to be useful, but if one leads you to something that you find appalling or reprehensible... well, that's just tough luck.

Book Blogs
Bibliophile Bullpen
Many things things book related with the personal slant of Joyce Godsey. Reading, collecting, selling, repairing of books. Occasionally giving away rescued cats. If you're allergic to strong opinion, please avoid this blog and search elsewhere for your preferred neutral, generic restating of the obvious.
Book Discussion/Mailing Lists
Biblio
The Bibliophile list exists for the purpose of buying and selling rare, scarce, out-of-print, and collectible books and related material; and for discussions pertaining to these activities. They welcome articles and discussions about books, including collecting, preserving, selling, etc. There is an annual fee to underwrite the hosting of the list. Highly recommended.

Exlibris
Exlibris is primarily for the special collections librarian, but entertains discussion by others about rare books, bibliography, conservation, and other relevant topics. No "for sale" posts.

Modlib
An e-mail discussion list dedicated to Modern Library editions. Collectors at all levels are welcome. No "for sale" posts.

Rarebooks
Rarebooks is not a discussion list, per se, but a place to browse for and buy rare and collectible books via email. Only "Books for Sale" posts by booksellers. Rules state nothing offered under $50 USD.
Book Information Sites
Modernlib
All things related to Modern Library editions. A wealth of information for the collector, buyer, or seller. Previously named Dogeared in ancient times.

Modern Library Amenities
Dedicated to Modern Library collecting from the perspective of the collector. Covers all Modern Library collecting areas and date ranges, but focused on ML books printed between 1930 and 1970.
Booksellers, online
Bananafish Books
An online, used bookstore, in Pennsylvania, featuring thousands of used, rare, and out-of-print books. Friendly, professional service, and a discount for first-time customers. Proud member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA).

White Unicorn Books
Science fiction, fantasy, and many other fine books. Repeat customers at our site receive a 10% discount.
Member Independent Online Booksellers Association [IOBA]
Book Listing Sites, online
The Specialist Auctioneer
An online service specializing used, rare, and out-of-print books from booksellers anywhere on the planet. Thousands of books online. Friendly, professional folks run the service: recommended.
Bookselling Supplies
Sic Press
SicPress.com stocks a diverse catalog of supplies for cleaning and repairing used books. Home of Book Deoderizer, Incredible Erasers (every kind of eraser you can imagine and some you can't, and the book Unbound: Book Repair for Booksellers. Tons of supplies and other book repair books at rational pricing with the best customer service.
Publications
Fine Books & Collections Magazine
A class act in periodicals for book collectors. Previously print published, now online only.

Standard
The quarterly online journal of the Independent Online Booksellers Association
Software
BookTrakker Pro
Inventory management software for online booksellers, used and rare bookshops, book collectors, and private libraries. Used and heartily endorsed here at 20 Ants, BookTrakker affiliate #AC-678-XPv-158. Over 600 users enjoying the best user support of any software, anywhere.
Trade Organizations, National and International
Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America [ABAA]
Promoting ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade in America.

The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers [ILAB}
Encompassing twenty national associations representing antiquarian booksellers who sell books, manuscripts, prints, and maps in thirty countries around the world.

Independent Online Booksellers Association [IOBA]
Dedicated to maintaining and enforcing high ethical and professional standards for our member booksellers, including a Code Of Ethics and promoting trust between customers and booksellers by providing a safe online environment for the purchase and sale of books.

The Rocky Mountain Booksellers Association [RMBA]
An organization of used and rare book-dealers in the Rocky Mountain West. Dedicated to stimulating book collecting, promoting ethical trade in all facets of the antiquarian book business, and educating the public in the field of antiquarian books. They organize an annual book and paper fair.
...Other Friends
Wild Child Childrens Store
Cotton and organic cotton children's clothes in eco-and-kid-friendly dyed colors. School uniforms, dresses, sweaters, tops, pants, shirts, swimwear, rainwear, socially-concious books, cool toys, plus kid's gifts and accessories. For girls and boys, infant through 12 years. Indianapolis Indiana USA. Mail orders, too.