Sales of Luxury Bibles Are on the Rise
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Blake Musick, a pharmacist from Johnson City, Tenn., has collected around 70 Bibles, ranging from a childhood King James Version to a high-end English Standard Version purchased secondhand for $200.
- He values premium Bibles for their quality, stating that since the Bible is "God’s word," it deserves a nice copy.
- There is a growing trend among Americans to buy high-end, often expensive Bibles made with quality materials like genuine leather and featuring extras such as elaborate illustrations.
- Approximately half of Musick's Bible collection consists of these premium editions, reflecting the increasing popularity of this market segment.
