AbeBooks

Introduction

AbeBooks is a marketplace where booksellers list books, art and collectables. Its book range includes second-hand, out-of-print, rare and signed copies.

There are fiction and non-fiction books alongside textbooks, graphic novels, maps, photographs and sheet music. Sellers also list original art, prints and other collectables.

What AbeBooks offers

Books come in formats including large print, illustrated editions and book sets. Among the collectable options are first editions, limited editions, signed copies and inscribed books.

Beyond books, the marketplace offers drawings, paintings, posters, manuscripts, postcards and vintage photographs. There are also magazines, periodicals and journals.

Product and service categories

Brands named on the site

Publishers named in the book selection include Taschen, Rizzoli, Assouline and Phaidon. The comics selection includes DC, Marvel and Dark Horse, while textbook publishers include McGraw Hill and Houghton Mifflin.

Using the website

Book searches accept an author, title, keyword or ISBN. There is also an advanced search and a search for collections. The art and collectables search includes an artist field.

The rare book search accepts keywords and publication dates, with filters for first editions, dust jackets and hard covers. Shoppers can sign in or create an AbeBooks account.

AbeBooks publishes book lists and articles about authors and books. Its book collecting guide covers terminology, book sizes, formats, bindings and caring for a collection.

Notable features

AbeBooks offers a service for booksellers to list books. Once a seller account is activated, items can be listed directly from the account. Inventory management tools and seller support are also offered.

Frequently asked questions

Key takeaways

Summary

AbeBooks brings together booksellers' listings across fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, art and collectables. Its searches and guides sit alongside a range that includes illustrated books, graphic novels, rare editions and items beyond books.