One of my favorite book purchases is an old english translation of the Book of Five Rings from the 50s. I happened to find it at St. Vinnies one day and it was in really good condition. Had the original slipcover and everything.
I think I'm going to go to the local thrift shop when I wake up later today. I have an odd compulsion to buy every paperback copy of 1984 that they have and use them to make art. Not at all certain what type of art, but there's something there. I also want to look at record players and receivers/speakers. I want to hobble together a cheap system to play my vinyl on. I've got a player, but it's a more of a novelty item that works, just not well.
Random but beloved find from St. Vinnies several years ago. Also, best bookmark ever.