A book collector I knew had a very interesting story. He started collecting as a child, with just a few old books from his grandparents. As he grew up, he became more and more passionate. He would often go to auctions and bid on books. One time, he got into a bidding war for a very special book. He was determined to get it, and in the end, he won. But he had to pay a high price. However, for him, it was all worth it as that book was the centerpiece of his collection.