Welcome to the Paleofuture blog, where we explore past visions of the future. From flying cars and jetpacks to utopias and dystopias.
Welcome to the Paleofuture blog, where we explore past visions of the future. From flying cars and jetpacks to utopias and dystopias.
Goldstone Books began in October 2004 as a "bedroom business," selling second-hand books online. Over two decades, it scaled into a multi-channel retailer with a physical presence and a vast digital catalog.
Higher education is expensive, and textbooks are a major financial burden. GoldstoneBooks maintains a deep inventory of academic titles. While you won't find the absolute latest edition of a niche medical textbook, you will find previous editions, literary criticism, philosophy, and history texts at 90% off retail prices. goldstonebooks
| Feature | Goldstone Books | World of Books (Wob) | AwesomeBooks | Amazon Marketplace (Indies) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Own site + Amazon | Own site + Amazon | Own site + Amazon | Amazon only | | Charity Model | Barnardo’s (fixed %) | Own charity (reuse) | None | Varies | | Grading Reliability | High (manual check) | High (automated) | Medium | Very low (varies by seller) | | Shipping Speed | 1-3 days UK (Royal Mail 48) | 2-4 days | 1-2 days | Highly variable | | Price Point | Low (10-30% under RRP for used) | Lowest | Low | Lowest | Goldstone Books began in October 2004 as a
, known for operating both a high-street shop and a significant online retail presence. For years, the company specialized in a vast inventory of over 700,000 new and pre-owned books GoldstoneBooks maintains a deep inventory of academic titles
