Bibliomania literally means ‘book madness’. People affected by the disorder have an obsession to collect and hoard books, even though they may not be interested in reading them. The disorder becomes a ...

Are you searching for effective medications to treat 'Bibliomania / Bibliokleptomania'? This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on medications-both generic and branded-that are ...

“At a time when the world seems crazy for lots of wrong reasons, the Beinecke Library is happy to offer active counter-measures for a good cause, as we celebrate all who are mad for books with our new ...

People have been collecting written materials ever since the invention of printing. This later developed into a passion for collecting books, which turned into a malady for many collectors. It was not ...

There was always a bit of an impractical spirit behind the George Peabody Library, founded as it was amid the turmoil of America's Civil War. "Building this library of 50,000 books in a decade, in the ...

A current exhibit at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, titled “Bibliomania; or Book Madness: A Bibliographical Romance,” uses four contrasting case studies to explore the often ...

“Some people think that collecting old books is a kind of mild insanity. The collector, on his side, smiles upon the ignorant who cannot understand the enjoyment of collecting. The philosopher says: ...

I once heard a story of a state legislator visiting Arizona State University, who reportedly became incensed when he came upon a professor sitting in his office reading, rather than “doing his job.” ...