In the 1970s, while working at a publishing company that reprinted 15th century books, I grew interested in the antiquarian book world. Several years later, in order to learn that business, I went to New York to work at a bookshop, then to an auction house in Philadelphia, then to another bookshop In Los Angeles. Following this, I set up my own business Golden Legend, Inc. in 1981. That was yesterday.Now it is 2015. I'm still at it. Golden Legend specializes most notably in theatre and dance history -- "Spectacle"​ as my French friends put it. I have also bought and sold illustrated books and fine book bindings from many countries and many centuries. I also have an interest in early-modern European literature, especially 17th century satirical plays and novels in original editions.After having a walk-in bookshop for 20 years, now - like most rare book dealers- I have an office for my merchandise and my reference collection. Since the internet brought instant worldwide communication, I have good clients who have never been to my office or been in the Western Hemisphere, for that matter. With world-wide communications, I am able to buy books and prints that I could never have located in the past. With booksellers and auctions from Buenos Aires to Barcelona to Minsk to "Joburg,"​ I spend much of each day searching for the exact merchandise I need for my clients. It is sad that collectors no longer browse the bookshops. When somebody does come in, I am extremely happy to show my new acquisitions. Collectors prefer to examine an object rather than look at a digital version. For anybody who is interested, I am in my "book rooms"​ most weekdays. Email or call in advance. books@goldenlegend.com or 310 385 1903.Over the years I have written many articles and published three book-length works about the rare book trade. For a list of publications see http://goldenlegend.com/about.html