I like killer stuff.
Tons of money is cool too.
But it's not easy to get me to read fiction.
So when TLC Book Tours asked me
to join the tour and review
k i l l e r s t u f f a n d l o t s o f m o n e y
by Maureen Stanton,
I may have felt a slight tinge
of review dread until...
1.
I learned the author teaches creative nonfiction
at the University of Missouri
(where my son is majoring in English
and where I attended grad school)
and
2.
I discovered the topic was flea-market friendly.
*quick summary*
The star of the book, Curt Avery,
works his way up from low-end flea markets
to high-end antiques fairs, and we get a glimpse
of this cutthroat field of treasure hunting.
I ask you
is there any HIGH like the HIGH of snagging a well-crafted,
unique, or beautiful object for cheap at the flea market?
Maureen Stanton
Stanton gives us an insider's view of the
subculture of flea markets and antique shows,
and forces us to examine our relationship with
and love for OBJECTS.
Not gonna lie.
When you really get down to it,
our culture's passion obsession with
STUFF is...bizarre at times, yes?
Whether you're an antiquer, history buff, or treasure hunter,
KILLER STUFF AND TONS OF MONEY
is a killer edition to your library
and unveils secrets and perspective
to take with you to the auction.
Do tell...what was your favorite
flea market or auction find?
