What I Do
I am a rare book and paper dealer specializing in printed and manuscript documents recording travels to and from South Asia, with a focus on accounts by South Asian immigrants, as well as New Religious Movements in America, and the religious and spiritual lives of people of color.
I tend towards the eccentric and idiosyncratic, whether that be a work of quack medicine written by an African American funeral director, or a book on telepathic travel through radio-waves by an Indian immigrant-bodybuilder. The uncharted and esoteric is my eminent domain, provided that there is a compelling story to tell about unusual beliefs, practices, and social norms. My preferred format is books and ephemeral pamphlets, though I handle manuscripts, visual materials, archives, and collections, as fancy strikes me.
I operate by issuing thematic e-lists on a bi-weekly basis, as well as exhibiting at book fairs. Previous examples of my catalogs can be found on my site, which also provides a more-or-less up to date schedule of my upcoming shows. I value personal relationships, and always welcome inquiries about specific interests you might have, whether it be in my specialties or beyond.
If any or all of the above strikes a chord and you would like to receive first pass at my latest material, please feel free to drop me a line by phone, text, or email.