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No medium can capture the reality of human history much like the documentary, and few names in the historical filmmaking industry are as memorable as that of cinematographer Ken Burns. With the premiere of Burns’ newest documentary, ‘Leonardo da Vinci,’ November 18-19, 2024 on PBS, now is the perfect time to review and celebrate the…
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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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Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, remains a towering figure in American political history. Serving from 1981 to 1989, Reagan’s presidency was marked by a transformative approach to governance and a lasting impact on modern conservatism. Before ascending to the highest office in the land, Reagan’s career was far…
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The following article appeared in Voyage MIA on May 24, 2023. Today we’d like to introduce you to Adrienne Raptis. She recently shared the story of how she and her husband, Matthew, started their business, Raptis Rare Books, with us below: Matthew and Adrienne Raptis are the proud proprietors of Raptis Rare Books.…
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In the annals of American conservatism, few names resonate as profoundly as William F. Buckley Jr. A towering figure in the intellectual landscape of the 20th century, Buckley’s influence transcended politics, leaving an indelible mark on society, literature, and media. From his seminal works like “God and Man at Yale” to his engaging commentaries and…
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Raptis Rare Books and Churchill Cigar Company and Lounge were honored to host renowned Churchill expert Lee Pollock for An Evening with Winston Churchill at Churchill Cigar Lounge. Lee Pollock is Executive Director and a Trustee of The International Churchill Society, the world’s leading member organization dedicated to preserving the historic legacy of…
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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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In the vast landscape of children’s literature, there exists a realm where imagination knows no bounds, where whimsy dances hand in hand with wisdom, and where the fantastical becomes tangible through the power of words and illustrations. This realm is the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss, a world that continues to captivate and inspire readers…
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In the bustling streets of turn-of-the-century Boston, amidst the flourishing arts scene, the craft of bookbinding enjoyed a certain prominence. This was an era marked by the private press movement, with figures like Daniel B. Updike and Frederic W. Goudy making significant contributions to typography and book design. Associations such as the New England Bookbinders…
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In the vast realm of literature, there are certain works that stand as monuments to the power of the human imagination, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and challenging readers to delve deeper into the complexities of existence. Thomas Pynchon’s “Gravity’s Rainbow” is undeniably one such masterpiece—a labyrinthine exploration of history, technology, paranoia, and the intricate…
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