The Book Guy

The Book Guy An up and coming bookstore/seller in Smithers bc. Cheap good quality, vintage, to collectable books. If you would like to donate, give me a call at 250-877-7084.

Currently building my library for the 2026 spring and summer seasons.

UK 1977 First Edition of Tolkien's "The Silmarillion"
02/18/2026

UK 1977 First Edition of Tolkien's "The Silmarillion"

Honore de Balzac human comedy 1893 three volume set.
02/17/2026

Honore de Balzac human comedy 1893 three volume set.

My American first edition/2nd printing of Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameExcellent shape for a book from 1908. A...
02/15/2026

My American first edition/2nd printing of Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

Excellent shape for a book from 1908.

A true classic of its time.

A great first of my weekly book sale at the Bulkley Valley Brewery. Long, but completely worth it. Got to set up a lot o...
02/15/2026

A great first of my weekly book sale at the Bulkley Valley Brewery. Long, but completely worth it. Got to set up a lot of good books—had a lot of great conversations and met some interesting people.

Going to take crack at reading this classic!A copy from 1910s of Pride and Prejudice
02/12/2026

Going to take crack at reading this classic!

A copy from 1910s of Pride and Prejudice

Writing out my first bookstore blog for my Substack. Let's see if I hit 2000 words.
02/06/2026

Writing out my first bookstore blog for my Substack. Let's see if I hit 2000 words.

Great things start with small beginnings.
01/07/2026

Great things start with small beginnings.

This is easily one of the standout pieces on my shelf. It is the 1976 Franklin Library limited edition of The Pilgrim’s ...
12/16/2025

This is easily one of the standout pieces on my shelf. It is the 1976 Franklin Library limited edition of The Pilgrim’s Progress, and the craftsmanship is just beautiful. The gold detailing and the raised bands on the spine give it such a timeless feel that you just don't get with modern paperbacks.
​The story itself is just as enduring. John Bunyan wrote it back in the 1600s—mostly while he was sitting in a jail cell for his preaching. It is the ultimate allegory, following the character Christian as he travels from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. It captures the struggles, doubts, and obstacles of the human experience in a way that still resonates centuries later.
​It feels right to read a classic like this in a binding that was built to last.

Got a huge book donation. Filled up my entire Van!
11/30/2025

Got a huge book donation. Filled up my entire Van!

Sorting, pricing and inventory. Got a whole week of work here and then some. 🥲🪦
11/27/2025

Sorting, pricing and inventory. Got a whole week of work here and then some. 🥲🪦

Russian books anyone?
11/16/2025

Russian books anyone?

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