Book Towns: Forty Five Paradises of the Printed Word
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Book Overview
The so-called "Book Towns" of the world are dedicated havens of literature, and the ultimate dream of book lovers everywhere. Book Towns takes readers on a richly illustrated tour of the 40 semi-officially recognized literary towns around the world and outlines the history and development of each community, and offers practical travel advice. Many Book Towns have emerged in areas of marked attraction, such as Ure a in Spain or Fjaerland in Norway, where bookshops have been set up in buildings including former ferry waiting rooms and banks. While the UK has the best-known examples at Hay, Wigtown and Sedbergh, the book has a broad international appeal, featuring locations such as Jimbochu in Japan, College Street in Calcutta, and major unofficial "book cities" such as Buenos Aires.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0711238936
ISBN13:9780711238930
Release Date:March 2018
Publisher:Frances Lincoln
Length:192 Pages
Weight:1.42 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 8.5" x 6.8"
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get your book passport ready
Published by sweetscorpion11 , 3 years ago
you will love this book and might discover a town near you or if you are more ambitious, start one of your own.
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