On Collecting

On Collecting examines why people gather objects, how collections shape identity, and the stories that emerge from what we choose to keep. The book explores the psychology and culture of collecting—from personal obsession to institutional practice—tracing the line between accumulation and curation.

Written for collectors, curators, and anyone interested in material culture, the book addresses both the impulse to collect and the meaning that emerges from assembled objects. It's a direct look at how we organize, value, and live with the things we gather.