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The Book Lovers' Anthology
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Description for The Book Lovers' Anthology
Paperback. Major writers through the centuries have turned their minds to the subject of books, often with humour, sometimes with exasperation, always with affection. This essential anthology for bibliophiles offers a rich selection of musings on the virtues of libraries, books and 'the pleasant smell of paper freshly pressed.' Editor(s): Bodleian Library the. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 33. .
'Much reading is like much eating, wholly useless without digestion' - R. South 'If I had read as much as other men, I should have been as ignorant as they' - T. Hobbes 'Choose an author as you choose a friend' - W. Dillon `A blessed companion is a book - a book that, fitly chosen, is a life-long friend,' wrote Douglas William Jerrold, over a hundred years ago. Major writers through the centuries have turned their minds to the subject of books, often with humour, sometimes with exasperation, always ... Read more
'Much reading is like much eating, wholly useless without digestion' - R. South 'If I had read as much as other men, I should have been as ignorant as they' - T. Hobbes 'Choose an author as you choose a friend' - W. Dillon `A blessed companion is a book - a book that, fitly chosen, is a life-long friend,' wrote Douglas William Jerrold, over a hundred years ago. Major writers through the centuries have turned their minds to the subject of books, often with humour, sometimes with exasperation, always ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The Bodleian Library United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
394g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851242481
SKU
V9781851242481
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Ref
99-44
Reviews for The Book Lovers' Anthology
'Fine thoughts and fine words make this a literary lucky dip with passages to amuse and entertain, confirm prejudices or provoke debate, all in good-natured, highly eloquent fashion.'
The Good Book Guide
' Does the book have a future is a constant question, but 'The Book Lovers' Anthology', subtitled 'A Companion of Writing about Books, Readers and ... Read more
The Good Book Guide
' Does the book have a future is a constant question, but 'The Book Lovers' Anthology', subtitled 'A Companion of Writing about Books, Readers and ... Read more