"Seventy Years a Bibliophile": Inaugural Julian L. Lapides Lecture with Justin G. Schiller

Justin G. Schiller's journey as a bibliophile began when he was eight years old and started collecting Wizard of Oz books.  His interest in the children's fantasy series by L. Frank Baum continued to grow and at the age of thirteen, he founded The International Wizard of Oz Fan Club. In 1960, Schiller opened his New York City rare book firm, specializing in early and rare children's books.  He has assembled numerous important collections and written widely on children's literature. His books include Realms of Childhood (1983), Digging for Treasure: An Adventure in Appraising Rare and Collectible Children's Books (1998), Pioneering Collectible Children's Books (2002), and Sendak All Around (2003). He was elected to the American Antiquarian Society in  October 1984.