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Leonard Lopate at Large

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 1:00 PM

MICHAEL RIPS TALKS ABOUT HIS BOOK THE GOLDEN FLEA.

All around the world, people wander through flea markets in search of lost treasure.

The Chelsea flea market, sprawled over several blocks within an old Manhattan garage, holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many such collectors.

Visitors can trawl through booths crammed with vintage dresses, rare books, ancient swords, glass eyeballs, Afghan rugs, West African fetish dolls or whatever else finds its way onto one of the many display tables.

In his latest book “The Golden Flea: A Story of Obsession and Collecting,” acclaimed writer Michael Rips takes readers on a trip through this charmed world. Join us for a look at what such collectors can teach us about ourselves in this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI.

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