When I'm at a stopping place in the primary book I'm reading or between books I will pull one of these out and just start reading. I do the same thing with my encyclopedia collections and their associated year books
Thanks for the overview Jim and for linking a copy! I’m mainly interested in the additions to the great books library section, but fun to see what was in the zeitgeist of the time. Funny how history repeats itself, automations a worry then, AI replacing jobs a worry now…
Your Great Ideas Today books seem to be in just as good shape as my set; it seems to me these are reasonably priced because they aren't in as much demand as the original Great Ideas books. I'm still on the lookout for 1996 & 1998, but otherwise have a complete set along with the original Great Ideas books. The topics and concepts put forth in them are still relevant today (perhaps even more so).
It took me forever to find a 1998. Being the last one must make it more rare or something. Be patient. It will crop up! Like you, I didn't have to pay much at all for them. Sometimes I would buy them in small lots on eBay.
When I'm at a stopping place in the primary book I'm reading or between books I will pull one of these out and just start reading. I do the same thing with my encyclopedia collections and their associated year books
Thanks for the overview Jim and for linking a copy! I’m mainly interested in the additions to the great books library section, but fun to see what was in the zeitgeist of the time. Funny how history repeats itself, automations a worry then, AI replacing jobs a worry now…
plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose!
21:08 Wonderful artwork!
These videos make me want to start collecting the additions to the Great Books. Oh, and now I need a typewriter too. I miss that sound.
Your Great Ideas Today books seem to be in just as good shape as my set; it seems to me these are reasonably priced because they aren't in as much demand as the original Great Ideas books. I'm still on the lookout for 1996 & 1998, but otherwise have a complete set along with the original Great Ideas books. The topics and concepts put forth in them are still relevant today (perhaps even more so).
It took me forever to find a 1998. Being the last one must make it more rare or something. Be patient. It will crop up! Like you, I didn't have to pay much at all for them. Sometimes I would buy them in small lots on eBay.