Elizabeth K. Svendsen

Elizabeth Svendsen had a diverse background before entering the antiquarian book trade. She has two Masters Degrees, one in History and one in Criminal Justice, and worked in a variety of positions in the criminal justice field for several years. Elizabeth is also a writer, and co-authored a companion guide to the Harry Potter series. She opened her first shop in 2006. Walkabout Books operates out of Laguna Nigel, CA and specializes in Exploration & Travel, Mountaineering, Polar, and Americana. ABAA Member since 2012. Interviewed by Taylor Bowie on October 14, 2012 at the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair.