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Lädt ... The Book Lovers' Miscellany (Original 2017; 2018. Auflage)von Claire Cock-Starkey (Autor)
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. In case you haven't worked it out yet, I love books. I even like reading books about books too, and when I was given an opportunity to read The Book Lovers’ Miscellany I jumped at the chance. This small volume is packed to the covers with details and facts and stories about books, authors and significant events from the world of literature. If you want a list of publishers who declined the books that went onto break all the sales records, which parts of animals have graced the pages and the what the largest and smallest books ever made were about and the texts that have been translated the most, then this is a really good place to start. You can find out who are the youngest authors, who are the most prolific and who left unfinished manuscripts, as well as finding out what the colours of the original Penguin paperbacks were for. Not sure what colophon and incunabule mean? The answers are in here as well as finding out what books other than science fiction contains wormholes. This is a delightfully written and produced book that is a treasure trove of information. Perfect for anyone who has the slightest interest in books, authors and reading, it is short so will take almost no time to read spend a few moments to learn a new fact every time you open it. If you're looking for the perfect gift for a book lover, then look no further than The Book Lovers' Miscellany. What a treasure trove of information this is. I want to read it again and again to see what I missed. It's one of those books that you'll read something new each time you pick it up. I just love the pocket size of this book, it makes it so transportable and I feel like I want to carry it with me everywhere so I can dip in and out of it and read excerpts to my friends and family. There are so many interesting facts and so much to learn in this small but mighty book. If you're a lover of lists, you will LOVE this...from the most translated authors to the most popular children books. These facts are portrayed in such a way that you will remember them and be able to amaze your book loving friends, which I plan to do! I can't recommend this book highly enough, I feel like it is my little bibliophilic bible and I never want to be parted from it. Small but mighty, The Book Lovers' Miscellany will enchant any book lover. I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion. Zeige 4 von 4 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Ever wondered how ink is made? Or what is the bestselling book of all time? Or which are the oldest known books in the world?Highbrow to lowbrow, all aspects of the book are celebrated and explored in 'The Book Lovers' Miscellany'. From a list of unfinished novels, a short history of the comic, the story behind Mills and Boon and an entry on books printed with mistakes, to a guide to the colours of Penguin paperback jackets and a list of the most influential academic books of all time.Between these pages you will discover the history of paper, binding, printing and dust jackets; which books have faced bans; which are the longest established literary families; and which bestsellers were initially rejected. You can explore the output of the most prolific writers and marvel at the youth of the youngest published authors; learn which natural pigments were used to decorate a medieval bible; and what animal is needed for the making of vellum.The ideal gift for every bibliophile, 'The Book Lovers' Miscellany' is full of fun facts, potted histories and curious lists, perfect for dipping into and sharing. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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I'm afraid MT learned rather more obscure facts about book than he'd have said he was interested interested in, as I couldn't resist reading many of the sections out load. My only disappointment was the distinctly UK focus; a small disappointment all things considered.
"Of all the things man can do or make here below,
by far the most momentous, wonderful, and
worthy are the things we call books."
– Thomas Carlyle ( )