Sales of Luxury Bibles Are on the Rise
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Blake Musick, a pharmacist from Johnson City, Tennessee, has collected around 70 Bibles, ranging from a childhood King James Version to a recent high-end English Standard Version bound in soft cowhide.
- He purchased his latest Bible secondhand for $200, emphasizing the importance of owning a quality edition of what he considers "God's word."
- There is a growing trend in the U.S. of consumers buying premium Bibles, which feature high-quality materials such as genuine leather covers and often include extras like detailed color illustrations.
- Approximately half of Musick's Bible collection consists of these high-end editions, reflecting a broader market interest in luxury versions of religious texts.
