BookFinder.com Journal

We spend a lot of time looking at demand trends for out of print books. Per our research, the following are the top 10 most sought-after out of print books in America in 2006:

1. Sex (1992) by Madonna
   A perennial favorite, the pop icon’s first book, featuring erotic photos, Vanilla Ice cameos, and more
2. Football Scouting Methods (1963) by Steve Belichick
   Legendary college football scout’s playbook used by coaches and players to develop winning game plans
3. Touch Me Again (1978) by Suzanne Somers
   The ever so cleverly titled sequel to Touch Me, Ms. Somers’ first collection of poetry. (Yes, that Suzanne Somers.)
4. Man in Black: His Own Story in His Own Words (1975) by Johnny Cash
   His original autobiography, and the source for the hit film Walk the Line
5. Treasury of Great Recipes (1965) by Mary and Vincent Price
   Some of the best recipes from world-famous restaurants redesigned for the amateur kitchen. (And yes, that Vincent Price.)
6. The Principles of Knitting (1988) by June Hemmons Hiatt
   Methods and techniques of hand knitting, the ultimate resource
7. The Lion’s Paw (1946) by Robb White
   An enduring children’s adventure story
8. The Secret of Perfect Living (1963) by James Mangan
   An early source book about positive mind control using affirmations (“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me”). This book just came back into print on December 1, clearly a wise move on the part of the rights holders.
9. Once a Runner: A Novel (1978) by John L. Parker, Jr.
   Cult classic about the sport of running; the sequel, Again to Carthage, is expected soon
10. One Way Up (1964) by John F. Straubel
    Chronicles the history of helicopter development

[Now reading Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West by Ezra Stoller]