Bibliomanist

/ˌbɪb.li.ˈoʊm.ə.nɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who is obsessed with collecting books and possessing rare editions, often to the point of irrational or unhealthy behavior.

Etymology

From 'bibliomania' plus '-ist' suffix denoting a person who practices or believes in something. It specifically identifies someone whose book passion has become a defining obsession.

Kelly Says

Bibliomanists actually get documented in medical literature as examples of compulsive behavior—yet their passion has led to the creation of some of the world's greatest private libraries!

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