Gary Goodman

Gary Goodman is a veteran used and rare book dealer with nearly four decades of experience in Minnesota's antiquarian book trade. He co-founded St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers and played a pivotal role in establishing Stillwater, Minnesota as the First Booktown in North America during the mid-1990s. Goodman is the co-author of two works: "The Stillwater Booktown Times" and "The Secret History of Golf in Scotland." His forthcoming memoir, "The Last Bookseller," has garnered praise for its vivid portrayal of the antiquarian book world and its colorful characters.

Known for his deep knowledge of the book trade, Goodman has built a reputation as one of the last "hunter-gatherers" in the industry. His writing captures the eccentric personalities and unique challenges of the antiquarian book business, from book scouts living off-grid to encounters with bibliomaniacs and book thieves. Critics have noted his irascible yet insightful perspective, with "The Last Bookseller" being described as both a portrait of a vanishing profession and a collection of entertaining anecdotes about the trade's most memorable figures. Goodman's career stands as a testament to the enduring value of physical books and the communities that preserve them.