The Book Lovers' Anthology by Bodleian Library The
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.'
'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'
'“Does the book have a future" is a constant question, but 'The Book Lovers' Anthology', subtitled 'A Companion of Writing about Books, Readers and Libraries', has no doubts. The Bodleian anthology . . . is a treasure trove of apt quotations from more than 250 authors, such as Shakespeare, Swift and Ruskin, in chapters covering "Literary Worlds", "The Joys of Reading" and "The Library". The whole still resonates as "an essential anthology for bibliophiles".'
'“Does the book have a future" is a constant question, but 'The Book Lovers' Anthology', subtitled 'A Companion of Writing about Books, Readers and Libraries', has no doubts. The Bodleian anthology . . . is a treasure trove of apt quotations from more than 250 authors, such as Shakespeare, Swift and Ruskin, in chapters covering "Literary Worlds", "The Joys of Reading" and "The Library". The whole still resonates as "an essential anthology for bibliophiles".'
The Bodleian Library publishes beautiful and authoritative books that allow readers all around the world access the treasures of Oxford's libraries. They publish catalogues and other titles relating to their exhibitions, illustrated and non-illustrated thematic works and facsimiles, gift books, and children's books and stationery, among other things.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851244188 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851244182 |
| Title | The Book Lovers' Anthology |
| Author | Bodleian Library The |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bodleian Library |
| Year published | 2014-11-21 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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