Antics

Antics
By:Carol Bergé
Published on 2006-06 by

ANTICS is a delight to read, with witty, engaging tales about the men and women who people Americas flea markets and antique malls, from the high-end shops to the five-n-dime swaps. Whats more, its an instruction manual for collectors, as it offers many secrets of the trade. What makes this collection of loosely-related short stories so extraordinary is the large scope of antiquing knowledge set forth by the author. Berg deftly guides the reader through antiquing how-toslike refinishing a prize coffeetable or selecting a hand-sewn quiltand the red-tape of selling/procuring, all within the dynamic realm of a complex cast of characters and situations. Most of the plots involve romantic relationships, but there are a few that stray to the bizarre, even macabre dealings in the trade. Overall, a sense of authenticity and deep caring about humanity and its precious objects prevails. Many of these 22 stories have been published in quality literary magazines, and her critically-acclaimed works are still loved by fans. Yet ANTICS is not only a book, its the first real chronicling of antiquers, traders and collectors and their art. In Carols own words: Antiques sellers are a fascinating subculture. They run the gamut from barely literate to graduate degrees from Ivy League schools, and in age they can be so young as to hardly see the value in the items they purvey, or so ancient as to almost be antiques themselves Antiquing, like comfort foods, is part of a nostalgia trend which longs for the snows of yesteryeara simpler life, or so we like to think of it. Everyone who has ever shopped for antiques will enjoy reading the gossipy, emotional stories of the folks selling stuff under the tent, behind the counter, and at the shows. Over forty sellers of gorgeous, funky or sensual antiques are presented in these tales told by many voices.

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