ANNOUNCEMENT: A New Chapter for Book Collectors Worldwide!

Rare books from Nigeria

After eight incredible years of scouting, searching, and savoring the thrill of the hunt, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with fellow bibliophiles.

For nearly a decade, I’ve devoted myself to collecting rare and out-of-print books, not just for my own shelves, but for collectors and readers who share this passion. Any serious book hunter knows the journey well: it’s often tedious, sometimes exhausting, but utterly rewarding when you finally hold that treasured title in your hands.

To make that joy more accessible, I’ve partnered with one of Enugu’s most beloved literary landmarks—Winny M Bookshop, one of the oldest and finest bookstores in the city. Together, we’re bringing the magic of rare book discovery into the digital age.

Introducing our new online store and catalogue: NG Book Collector.

Born from collaboration with dedicated bookstore owners and designed especially for niche collectors like us, NG Book Collectors is a curated space for rare, out-of-print, and special edition literature.

Now, no matter where you are in the world, you can:

  • Browse an ever-growing catalogue of hard-to-find books
  • Securely purchase hardcover editions
  • Enjoy reliable worldwide delivery
  • Connect with a community that values literary rarity

This is more than a store; it’s a destination for those who believe books are treasures meant to be found, kept, and cherished.


Calling All Publishers & Guardians of Literature

Are you an established publisher, or perhaps the custodian of a collection filled with rare and out-of-print titles? 

If you have books waiting in archives or warehouses and would love to see them find new shelves and new readers, we want to hear from you!

Let’s partner to add your catalogue to NG Book Collectors. Together, we can give these timeless works a new home. 

We truly believe: the more, the merrier.

Explore now: https://selar.com/m/NGBookCollector

Stay tuned for our launch date and special early collector offers!



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