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Bedside Companion for Book Lovers: An anthology of literary delights for every night of the year
Hardback
Main Details
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Bedside Companion for Book Lovers: An anthology of literary delights for every night of the year
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Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Jane McMorland Hunter
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:448 | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Anthologies |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781849947695
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Illustrations |
12 1-colour illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Pavilion Books
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Imprint |
Batsford Ltd
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NZ Release Date |
1 October 2022 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A glorious treasury of literary curiosities for every night of the year, Bedside Companion for Book Lovers contains an eclectic mix of fact and fiction, letters, diaries, essays and dedications, all suffused with the joys of books and reading. The perfect gift for the bibliophile in your life, it contains snippets from some of the greatest writers and book collectors from throughout history, including: Charles Dickens on the smell of books Maya Angelou on the pleasures of reading aloud Virginia Woolf on finding space for writing Nick Hornby on reading for pure enjoyment and much more. Along the way, you'll find advice on how to look after your most precious volumes, what to do when books start taking over your home, and where to find the most atmospheric libraries and bookshops around the world. Keep this beautifully illustrated book by your bedside and wander into a magical world of books every night of the year.
Author Biography
Jane McMorland Hunter has written 3 books in the bestselling Teach Yourself series; her latest book The Tiny Garden (Frances Lincoln) has been widely and favourably reviewed.
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