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On May 14, 2026, Raptis Rare Books and Churchill Cigar Company had the extraordinary privilege of hosting legendary musician, musical director, and rock icon Mark Rivera for an unforgettable evening centered around his memoir, Sideman: In Pursuit of the Next Gig. The event brought together music lovers, book collectors, cigar aficionados, and members of the…
Meet renowned musician, musical director and rock star Mark Rivera for an evening promoting his book Sideman: in Pursuit of the Next Gig. Best known as Billy Joel’s saxophonist as well as Musical Director for Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band, Mark Rivera has shared the stage with some of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s…
The following article appeared in the Palm Beach Daily News on May 1, 2026: Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier will present copies of his new book, “The Case for America,” May 8 at Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach. Jodie Wagner Palm Beach Daily News May 1, 2026, 11:05 a.m. ET Fox News anchor…
Meet Fox News Channel’s chief political anchor and #1 bestselling author Bret Baier at an exclusive book signing event celebrating the launch of his highly anticipated new book The Case For America. In this timely and thought-provoking work, Baier examines whether the founders’ ideals can still unite the country 250 years after the Declaration of…
Palm Beach Daily News Jodie Wagner, Palm Beach Daily News Tue, April 14, 2026 at 5:09 AM EDT Antiquarian bookstore Raptis Rare Books will host a book-signing in Palm Beach with FOX News host and former White House press secretary Dana Perino on April 17. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at…
Meet #1 bestselling author, Fox News host, and former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino as she introduces her debut novel, Purple State—a smart, politically and romantically charged story where red meets blue and love is never black and white. Books will be available for purchase at the event, and guests will have the…
Matthew and Adrienne Raptis were recently featured in the Palm Beach Daily news as table hosts at the West Palm Beach Library Foundation’s Food For Thought Dinner. Shannon Donnelly Palm Beach Daily News Jan. 16, 2026 A New York Times bestselling author and his broadcast journalist wife were the featured speakers at…
Few writers shaped American literature as profoundly as Ernest Hemingway. A Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner, Hemingway was known for his stark, economical prose, his deeply human characters, and his focus on themes such as courage, loss, and masculinity. He developed what he called the “iceberg theory” of writing—the idea that the most important elements…
Saturday, July 20th marks the 55th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle and Armstrong became the first person to step onto the Moon’s surface. The event effectively proved U.S. victory in…
The following article appeared in the Palm Beach Daily News on May 22, 2024. The people who made the West Palm Beach Library Foundation‘s signature fundraiser possible were thanked at a reception hosted by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis. The event took place Feb. 7 at Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue. …
Raptis Rare Books and Churchill Cigar Company and Lounge were honored to host renowned Churchill expert Lee Pollock for An Evening with Winston Churchill at Churchill Cigar Lounge. Lee Pollock is Executive Director and a Trustee of The International Churchill Society, the world’s leading member organization dedicated to preserving the historic legacy of…
Raptis Rare Books was thrilled to partner with The Macallan on an exclusive tasting event featuring a selection of rare Macallan casks including the James Bond 60th Anniversary Release. This remarkable collection comprises six limited edition bottles inspired by each of The Six Decades of Bond, telling the story of innovation over 60 years and the…
Raptis Rare Books was proud to sponsor the West Palm Beach Library Foundation’s 2023 Food for Thought Dinner as a Corporate Benefactor. We were delighted to host the post-event cocktail reception in our Worth Avenue Gallery on January 31st 2023.
The following article was published on January 17. 2023 in South Florida Business & Wealth. January 17, 2023 by SFBW Staff Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy The elementary students viewed and learned about historic MLK Jr. signed memorabilia To help celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther…
Rare King signed books at Raptis in honor of MLK Day The following article was posted by the Palm Beach Daily News Published 4:02 p.m. ET Jan. 15, 2022 To honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Raptis Rare Books is exhibiting several items Monday signed and inscribed by the slain civil rights icon. These items, which are…
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to welcome back acclaimed Churchill writer and speaker Lee Pollock as he discusses the best, longest, and worst of the estimated more than one thousand biographies written on the “Great Man” over the past century. RSVP to Susan@RaptisRareBooks.com | Space is Limited
Please join us for a discussion with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg: “Hamilton and Madison: A Most Significant Partnership.” Dr. Alvin Felzenberg is a recognized expert on American politics, the American presidency, Congress, and political movements. Dr. Felzenberg served in two presidential administrations, was senior adviser to the Departments of State and Defense, and was principal…
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to host Daniel Mulhall, Irish Ambassador the United States for a book discussion on James Joyce’s Ulysses, the 20th Century’s Most Famous Novel. Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, pursued his graduate and post-graduate studies at University College Cork where he specialized in modern Irish history and…
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to partner with the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art for a discussion and book-signing with architects Ken and Duke Tate featuring their new book: The Alchemy of Architecture: Memories and Insights from Ken Tate. Acclaimed architect Ken Tate finds truth, beauty and soul in architecture.…
This past Sunday, we hosted a Veuve Cliquot Champagne breakfast for the Palm Beach Concours. The Concours was a rare car show hosted by the Worth Avenue Association and the town of Palm Beach. It was a wonderful event, and here are a few photos from the day. We have a number of rare books…
Join us Sunday, December 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a V.I.P. event with Palm Beach Concours, the premier automobile event of the season showcasing high end, luxury automobiles from classics to exotics. Learn more about the event and purchase V.I.P. tickets on PalmBeachConcours.com.
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to partner with the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art for the first event in our 2019-2020 Lecture Series with a book-signing featuring the new work: The Drawings and Paintings of Coral Gables and Rome: Thomas A. Spain. Edited by Steven Fett and Edgar Sarli, The Drawings…
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the Father of the Nation of India, Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. A national holiday in India, the day is celebrated worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence. Born on October 2, 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was trained in law at the Inner Temple, London, and called to…
Sunday, March 10th marks the 50th anniversary of Puzo’s definitive masterwork. A searing narrative of the Mafia underworld, Mario Puzo’s epic novel The Godfather made its debut on March 10th, 1969. Appearing at a time when America’s interest in organized crime was growing, the book was applauded for its authenticity and swiftly became publisher G.P.…
