We announce with deepest regret the passing in December 2023 of Patrick Heffernan, the proprietor of EverythingAboutBooks.com. Rudderless and without a talent in house equal to Patrick’s skill, the company will be closing its doors.

Any and all outstanding orders will be canceled and refunded as proceed with the closing down of the website and store.

Patrick’s career in the book industry for over 40 years was an expression of his passion for reading, and for the collection, care, restoration, and preservation of rare and important works. To Patrick, books were Art, and authors the artists.

Many of today’s acclaimed writers recognized a kindred soul in Patrick. They enjoyed long friendships with him over his all too short life, and he was pleased to play some small part in helping to distinguish their careers at every opportunity.

For those of us especially fortunate to also include Patrick in our small family of outdoor wanderers, we will be looking for him along every trail, behind every tree, and will lament his empty chair around our campfires.

Patrick leaves behind his parents, a brother, and many, many friends who are too numerous to recount.