This episode is entirely AI-generated, created by ingesting issues of our print journal, The Asylum, into Google’s Notebook LM engine. Our virtual hosts provide an overview of the numismatic literature collecting field and discuss the impact of technology on the hobby. From the days of Sylvester Crosby and the Chapman brothers, the podcast conveys …

On this episode we talk to Dan Hamelberg for the third time. He was a guest back in August 2020, June 2023, and now he's back to talk about more specific pieces in his vast collection, including a fascinating series of letters related to numismatics. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think!…

On this episode we talk to John Hoskins, collector of literature on early date large cents, European medals, ancient Greek coinage, and provincial token coinage of the UK. His library is focused on functional research volumes. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back soon for the next episode.…

On this episode we talk to Darryl Atchison, collector of Canadian coins and related material. We talk about his work on the 2007 Canadian Numismatic Bibliography, publications since then, and recommendations for collectors new to Canadian numismatics. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in September for the…

On this episode we talk to Dan Hamelberg for the second time. He was a guest back in August 2020, and now he's back to talk about more specific pieces in his vast collection, including the Louis Eliasberg archives, Crosby's copy of Crosby, and Walter Breen's half cent archives. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll b…

On this episode we talk to Akio Lis, the ANA library manager. We talk about how ANA members can use the lending library, his experiences as the library manager, and the areas of study represented in the collection. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in May for the next episode.…

On this episode we talk to Kellen Hoard, a new college student who collects numismatic literature. We talk about numismatic materials in American universities, the challenges faced by being miles away from your collection, and his collecting focus. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in March for the next e…

On this episode we talk to Cole Hendrickson, a college student who collects Civil War tokens and related books. We talk about types of Civil War tokens, the most important works on them, and how he feels about the future of the hobby. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in November for the next episode.…

On this episode we hear from Leonard Augsburger and Joel Orosz, recorded live at the Fall 2021 NNP Symposium. They talk about building a numismatic library based on the NBS' top 100 list. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in January for the next episode.

On this episode we talk to Marc Charles Ricard, numismatic book collector who's most well-known for his collection of books on Napoleonic medals. We talk about what that series includes, the highlights of his set, and some of his other collections. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in November for the nex…

On this episode we talk to David Fanning, numismatic book seller from Kolbe & Fanning. We talk about what a numismatic bibliography is, the history of them, and some of the best ones for collectors today. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in September for the next episode.…

On this episode we talk to Shanna Schmidt, ancient coin dealer. We talk about her career, the building of a reference library for ancient numismatics, and some of the best references. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in June for the next episode.By Lianna Spurrier

On this episode we talk to Diana Plattner, the Senior Editor at Whitman Publishing. We talk about the publishing process, how it's changed over the years, and the making of the Redbook. The Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting by Ken Bressett can be purchased here: https://whitman.com/whitman-guide-to-coin-collecting/ Please rate, review, subscribe, an…

On this episode we talk to Cassie Brand, Curator of Rare Books at Olin Library, Washington University in St. Louis. We talk about her professional background, the collection at the Olin library, and the world of rare book collecting outside of numismatics. The alchemy book we discuss is shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP2c1_Q6Z…

On this episode we talk to Scott Kellar, professional bookbinder. We talk about his experience in the field, favorite projects, and what he can do for your collection. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in December for the next episode.By Lianna Spurrier

On this episode we talk to Dan Hamelberg, long time numismatic bibliophile and collector. We talk about his collection, some stories from his time collecting, and advice for people new to the hobby. See the video about his collection here: https://archive.org/details/HamelbergLibraryTour Register for the NNP Symposium to attend the annual NBS meeti…

On this episode we talk to David Hill, librarian and archivist for the ANS. We talk about the size and scope of the ANS library, some online transitions, and how COVID-19 has impacted their work. Please rate, review, subscribe, and let us know what you think! We'll be back in August for the next episode.…

On this episode we talked with George Kolbe about how he got started in the numismatic book business, the logistics of mailing out thousands of books, and how the industry has changed with the dawn of the internet. It turns out that the "100 Greatest Books" list is available online: http://wiki.coinbooks.org/index.php/The_One_Hundred_Greatest_Items…

Welcome to the first episode of Bibliotalk! We talked with Joel Orosz about how to store and protect your books, rebinding, the importance of condition, and paper quality. He shares the two different types of bibliophiles, and we share some memories of Ken Lowe. Interested in reading Ken Lowe's "Out on a Limb?" They're all available on the Newman N…