Today, we commemorate the birthday of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of the most influential authors in American literature. Born on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Fitzgerald emerged as the quintessential voice of the Jazz Age, capturing the complexities of wealth, ambition, and the human condition in a rapidly changing society. His…
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Robert Caro’s groundbreaking biography, The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York. Since its release in 1974, Caro’s exhaustive study of Robert Moses and his monumental impact on New York City has become a definitive work in political literature. Caro’s deep dive into…
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Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, remains a towering figure in American political history. Serving from 1981 to 1989, Reagan’s presidency was marked by a transformative approach to governance and a lasting impact on modern conservatism. Before ascending to the highest office in the land, Reagan’s career was far…
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In the realm of modern science and technology, few names resonate as profoundly as Norbert Wiener. As the father of cybernetics, Wiener’s groundbreaking work has not only shaped the course of multiple disciplines but has also left an indelible mark on the way we understand and interact with the world. Let’s delve into the life…
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Saturday, July 20th marks the 55th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle and Armstrong became the first person to step onto the Moon’s surface. The event effectively proved U.S. victory in…
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One of the rarest and most significant books in American political history, The Federalist: A Collection of Essays, Written in Favour of the New Constitution remains the single most influential text in promoting the ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America. In 1787, Alexander Hamilton resolved to launch a measured defense and…
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View our latest video short featuring Adrienne Raptis delving into the history of Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Breakfast at Tiffany’s first appeared in the November 1958 issue of Esquire Magazine. It was published only months later in book form by Random House as part of a collection of short stories. …
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The following article appeared in the Palm Beach Daily News on May 22, 2024. The people who made the West Palm Beach Library Foundation‘s signature fundraiser possible were thanked at a reception hosted by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis. The event took place Feb. 7 at Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue. …
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The following article appeared in Voyage MIA on May 24, 2023. Today we’d like to introduce you to Adrienne Raptis. She recently shared the story of how she and her husband, Matthew, started their business, Raptis Rare Books, with us below: Matthew and Adrienne Raptis are the proud proprietors of Raptis Rare Books.…
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In the annals of American conservatism, few names resonate as profoundly as William F. Buckley Jr. A towering figure in the intellectual landscape of the 20th century, Buckley’s influence transcended politics, leaving an indelible mark on society, literature, and media. From his seminal works like “God and Man at Yale” to his engaging commentaries and…
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