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Louise Glück, an acclaimed American poet and Nobel laureate, has left an indelible mark on contemporary literature. Born in 1943 in New York City, Glück’s work is characterized by its introspective nature and emotional depth, often drawing on personal experiences and mythological themes. Her unique voice has reshaped modern poetry, earning her recognition as one…
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Today, we commemorate the birthday of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of the most influential authors in American literature. Born on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Fitzgerald emerged as the quintessential voice of the Jazz Age, capturing the complexities of wealth, ambition, and the human condition in a rapidly changing society. His…
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Raptis Rare Books was proud to sponsor the West Palm Beach Library Foundation’s 2023 Food for Thought Dinner as a Corporate Benefactor. We were delighted to host the post-event cocktail reception in our Worth Avenue Gallery on January 31st 2023.
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Matthew and Adrienne Raptis of Raptis Rare Books were recently featured in the Palm Beach Civic Association‘s Palm Beach TV Sunday Newscast which highlights the unique lifestyle of Palm Beach. Palm Beach TV Sundays: September 17, 2023 HUMAN INTEREST | OUR TOWN | September 15, 2023 Leave the fast-paced world behind as we step inside Raptis Rare Books…
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Job description Position Overview Raptis Rare Books is currently seeking a full-time Gallery Assistant to join our team and assist with daily business operations. The ideal candidate will possess formal coursework, training, or professional experience in rare book and/or special collections librarianship. Primary Responsibilities: Report directly to the Gallery Manager to: Assist with greeting and…
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The following article appeared in the Palm Beach Daily News on May 24, 2023. ‘Kale of Two Cities’: Café with literary-themed menu opens on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue Jodie Wagner Palm Beach Daily News A European-style café with a literary-themed menu opened its doors this month in Palm Beach. Via Roma Cafe, a…
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The following article was published in the Wall Street Journal on May 15, 2023 Investing Book That Flopped 32 Years Ago Now Sells for Thousands – WSJ By Spencer Jakab Libraries take special precautions with an out-of-print publication by fund manager Seth Klarman; ‘I compare it to jewelry or a Rolex watch’ NEW YORK—Walk…
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The following article was published on January 17. 2023 in South Florida Business & Wealth. January 17, 2023 by SFBW Staff Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy The elementary students viewed and learned about historic MLK Jr. signed memorabilia To help celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther…
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The following article was published on January 18, 2023 in the Palm Beach Daily News: Andrew J. Davis Palm Beach Daily News Elementary school students from Acton Academy visited Raptis Rare Books on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to view several historic artifacts associated with the civil rights leader. Among the items the students…
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The following story was recently featured in the Palm Beach Daily News: Matthew and Adrienne Raptis have big plans for the five commercial condominium units they purchased last year in the seven-unit Via Roma Building on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue. Raptis Rare Books, an antiquarian bookstore that opened in 2016 at another Worth Avenue location, moved into two of…
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