Top out-of-print books in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom

Last week BookFinder.com revealed the most searched for out-of-print books from the United States and now, after some additional research time, we present the most searched for out-of-print books for Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

BookFinder.com most sought-after out-of-print books in Australia

1. “Guide to Fresh Water Angling in Hawkes Bay” (1968) by Charles Russell Barham
   Fishing guide for the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island
2. “Souvenirs of the Sunny South : being a collection of Australian horse verse” (1915) by William James Wye
   One of ten works by outback bush poet and horse lover Billy Wye
3. “The Raider Kormoran” (1959) by Theodor Detmers
   An account of the WWII naval battle between the German raider Kormoran and Australian HMAS Sydney, written by the Kormoran’s captain. The location of the Sydney’s wreck was only discovered March of this year, renewing interest in the important naval battle in Australian history. You can read this news article to get some of the back story.
4. “Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia” (1975) by Harold G. Cogger
   Comprehensive guide to the identification of Australia’s rich and varied herpetofauna
5. “Little Dream” (1969) by Cynthia Leonetti
   A children’s picture book about the land where dreams live before they are chosen to inhabit the heads of children for the night.

BookFinder.com most sought-after out-of-print books in Canada

1. “Waiting in the Wings” (1986) by Doreen Tovey
   In this book, the author focuses on her relationship with her husband Charles and adjusting to his passing, which is a departure from her usual focus of the idiosyncrasies of her cats.
2. “The Last Great Frontiersman : the remarkable adventure of Tom Lamb” (1982) by Leland Stowe
   Tom Lamb, described as “a backwoods giant,” lived his life in the northern Manitoban wilderness as a trapper, logger, bush pilot etc.; written by Pulitzer prize winner Leland Stow.
3. “Knitting Lace: A Workshop with Patterns and Projects” (1992) by Susanna Lewis
   An essential textbook when designing lace
4. “Cocaine” (1975) by Marc Olden
   Olden is best known for his crime fiction however he got his start writing non-fiction. His second book, Cocaine, investigates the rising tide of cocaine abuse in America. The contacts he made within law enforcement ranks and the knowledge gained about their world would bring a distinct authenticity to all his future crime novels.
5. “Once a Runner: A Novel” (1978) by John L. Parker, Jr.
   The cult classic distance running novel, coming back into print in April 2009

BookFinder.com most sought-after out-of-print books in the UK

1. “Whispering Wind : adventures in Arnhem Land” (1957) by Syd Kyle-Little
   Whispering Wind is the account of Kyle-Little’s early attempts to found a trading post on the coast of the Arafura Sea in the years immediately following World War II. Kyle-Little’s book was reprinted in Australia in 1993 but has once again fallen out of print.
2. “Walkers Pitch” (1959) by Richard Walker
   British angling author, considered by many to be one of the best fishermen of the twentieth century. Walkers Pitch is a collection of articles from his column in Angling Times.
3. “Sex” (1992) by Madonna
   The pop icon’s book of erotic photos, a perennial favourite
4. “The modern Antiquarian : a pre-millennial odyssey through megalithic Britain” (1998) by Julian Cope
   Book exploring the sites of Britain’s megalithic heritage written by British rock musician Julian Cope
5. “The Silent Scream and poems” (1979) by Larry Winters
   Also includes a biographical introduction by Daphne Brook, who visited the author and convicted murderer, in Barlinnie Prison, Glasgow, before his death there in 1977. Winters’ story was also the basis for the 1990 film of the same name directed by David Hayman.

I really enjoy comparing these lists and finding out how interests differ from country to country; only two titles ended up on more then one list (Madonna’s Sex and Once a Runner by John L. Parker). Both Canada and Australia love stories about their wilderness adventurers, and Australian out-of-print searchers are mainly looking for Australiana.

But the one trend I find really interesting is that on all four lists, you find instructional manuals for fishing, knitting, woodworking or the like. Publishers produce new instruction manuals every year, but when trying to hone your skills tried and true advice is worth its weight in gold—and I believe it after looking at the price for some of these books.

Is there an out-of-print book you have been in search of for ages ? (Or just trying to find it for a price you can afford?) Tell us in a comment.

Posted by Scott

Comments

[Thomas Slone]

Thanks! This is very useful information for booksellers. Do you have any ideas about top searches from your other language sites (Justbooks)?

[Cathy Davel]

Hi my Dad was the author of Guide to fresh water angling in Hawkes Bay. I am so proud that after all this time his hard work is now being so sought after. Dad died when I was just 10 and I would dearly love to be able to gain a copy of his book. It would mean so much to me and my family as our copy was destroyed some years ago. If there is anyone out there who has a copy that they are willing to part with, please email me at davelfamily@paradise.co.nz. Thankyou Cathy.

[Scott]

Two answer both your questions:
Thomas,
Our European team didn't have the time to put the list together this year, but perhaps we will be able to in the future.

Cathy,
It appears there is one copy available on BookFinder.com for about NZ$40.

[greg temp]

“Guide to Fresh Water Angling in Hawkes Bay” (1968) by Charles Russell Barham

After reading an article in my local paper about this book i realised that i had read this book and after a short search found the copy i obtained nearly twenty years ago.
If anyone can tell me what it's approx worth is( keeping in mind that the cover has a small coffee stain but all the the pages are intacted and still ledgable as the day it was printed...

[Scott]

Greg,
I am not a book expert but I have seen two copies on BookFinder.com while researching this list, the book does not appear to have a massive re-sale value but does appear to be quite sought after (this often happens with manuals and other non-fiction hobby books), the two copies I have seen were both priced at about NZ$20-40 which sounds about right for the condition of the book that you are describing..

Hope that helps?

[greg temp]

Hi cathy i have a copy of your dads book. it has a small water/coffee mark on the cover but the pages are undamaged and still as ledgable as the day it was printed..

I can be contacted on gregtemp@hotmail.com

[Phil]

I have a copy of 'The Raider Kormoran' in the 1961 Kimber Pocket Editions issue. Compliments to Herr Detmers - it is beautifully written.

[Doris Rose]

Hi There,
I have a copy of Little Dreams by Cynthia Leonetti & was wondering if Ebay was my best option to sell ?
And if so what would be a fair price to start the bidding ?
I can be contacted on mindlessmumma@hotmail.com
Thanks Doris

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