Own a Fraction, Earn a Fortune by Michael Fox-Rabinovitz

Own a Fraction, Earn a Fortune: The Complete Guide to Co-investing in Art and Collectibles by Michael Fox-Rabinovitz is an absolutely comprehensive and fascinating delve into the world of collectibles investment, from comics to sports items to rare maps and art. This is an “all you’ll ever need” kind of guide to the brilliant idea of fractional ownership in the field – that is, sharing a purchase of desirable assets with others to spread your portfolio in a somewhat uncertain world.

The author outlines the history of collecting, from Europe to modern-day USA, and explains meticulously the practicalities, such as how to assess an item for sale, and how to complete a hassle-free transaction, including lists and tables to help you with your endeavor. All angles are covered, including a very entertaining section on examples of highly collectable items in the last years, and a look to the future with an imaginative section on what we might be looking at buying as investment in the years to come.

There’s even a section on why we collect, and what makes us tick with certain items and not others, giving the book a feel of much more than an investment guide. The only real downside is the cover, which doesn’t reflect how well-organized and and entertaining the book is.

Packed with professional advice from an avid collector-investor, this read offers something for beginners to seasoned dealers, and will have you itching to start amassing your own fortune, fraction by fraction. Highly recommended for anyone even the slightest bit curious about the world and the beautiful objects we create within it.