Books, Books, inexpensive books.

I assume everyone knows what I know, but then it hits me!  Hey maybe they don't know, so I need to share.  All architects love books.  We may not read them all, but we like to have them.

You can get some really nice books at "used" prices, that look as good as new.  Some are actually new. I buy books on architects, construction and some on codes.

The two sites I use to purchase books are Amazon and Alibris.  I figured everyone knows about Amazon, but not Alibris.  I don't remember where I found the site, but when I find a book I am interested in, I check both sites.  I never know which one will be less expensive.

So I went looking for a code book I had seen.  It was the Code/Check Complete 2 book which Taunton had for $45.

Amazon had the same book "used", but new for $26.07. If you are a 
Amazon Prime member like me, sometimes you can even get two day shipping for free (sorta, you do have to pay for the prime membership!)

So when you find a book you like (I'll use Amazon as an example this time).  You will see in the listing the new and used prices.

Click on the used price and you will be given more options of various vendors to buy from.

You can check around and see if someone fits your budget.  Everytime I see a book I might want, I check these two sites.  Sometimes I personally don't care how pristine the book is ,but a book of Louis Sullivan's buildings I want in nice shape.  Many times I'll buy books like code books so all I want is to make sure they are in decent shape because the information they hold is what I am after.

I hope the helps some of you find some really nice deals, I think I have and I will keep looking.

Below are some pictures of some of the books I have purchased.  You will notice the two Chicago books which I recieved today.  I was inspired by some of my internet architects friends who said what a wonderful time they had at the AIA Convention.  Happy shopping!