In 1898, a relatively unknown author by the name of Morgan Robertson wrote and published the book titled "Futility."  The book was a fictional story about the largest ocean liner ever built, carrying on its maiden voyage some of the wealthiest and most notable people in the world.  Then on a cold April night, it struck and iceberg and sank.

In March of 1909, the keel was laid for what was to become the largest, most luxurious ship the world had ever seen.  When completed, the ship would weigh some 66,000 tons and measure 882 feet in length.  Robertson's fictional liner weighed 70,000 tons and measured 800 feet in length.  Both ocean liners were able to travel speeds of up to 25 knots, were capable of carrying 3,000 passengers, yet each only carried enough lifeboats for a fraction of that number.  Both ships were deemed 'unsinkable.'  On April 10, 1912, the R.M.S. Titanic set sail on her fateful maiden voyage.  She struck an iceberg and sank on April 14-15, 1912.  By the way, the name of Robertson's fictional liner?  The "Titan."

Robertson's book was one of the very first books that I read when I was about 7 years old.  Soon afterwards I read the book "A Night To Remember" by Walter Lord, which, in my opinion, is one of the most factual accounts of the sinking ever written.  Thus began my overwhelming fascination with the Titanic, a fascination that has grown into a collection of over 175 antique and newer Titanic books, various rare and unique collectibles, a broad audio/visual collection, and other fine Titanic memorabilia.  My main collecting interest is that of Titanic ephemera that was produced prior to her sinking, and immediately after her sinking.  The third page of this website includes a sampling of just some of these rare and unique items that I have in my collection.  It is my hope that others may be inspired by the mystique of the Titanic, just as I have.  Thank you, and please enjoy!