The Yellow-lighted Bookshop by Lewis Buzbee

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The Yellow-lighted Bookshop by Lewis Buzbee

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Summary

With essays and personal and anecdotes on books and bookselling, this title offers a historical account of the bookseller's trade, dating as far back as the ancient Egyptians. It collects thoughts, memories, disquisitions, and essays on the noble realms of books and their vending, creating a celebration of everything bibliophile.

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The Yellow-lighted Bookshop by Lewis Buzbee

Buzbee celebrates the unique experience of the bookstore - the smell and touch of books, getting lost in the deep canyons of shelves, the silent community of readers - sharing his passion for books and interweaving throughout the whole a fascinating historical account of the bookseller's trade.

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Lewis Buzbee has written for American Bookseller, GQ and The New York Times Book Review.
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ISBN 13 9781555974503
ISBN 10 1555974503
Title The Yellow-lighted Bookshop
Author Lewis Buzbee
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Graywolf Press,U.S.
Year published 2006-05-30
Number of pages 180
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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