Behind My Library Door (Classic Reprint): Some Chapters on Authors, Books and Miniatures - Couverture souple

Williamson, G. C.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330764315 ISBN 13 : 9781330764312

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Inside this collection, a seasoned editor shares intimate glimpses of writers, collectors, and the books they left behind. Discover a nonfiction tour through personal encounters, rare insights, and the quiet drama of literary life as seen through the author’s eyes.

The chapters weave anecdotes about famous authors and the world of book collecting, from intimate interviews with writers to the life of large, illustrated catalogues. It’s a portrait of how books travel, how authors are seen, and how objects of craft shape our understanding of literature.

• Personal reminiscences of encounters with celebrated writers and the personalities behind their works


• Behind‑the‑scenes looks at book publishing, design, and the business of literature


• Profiles of collectors and the rare catalogs that preserve art and manuscripts


• Vivid scenes of libraries, studios, and the rituals of handling treasured volumes

Ideal for readers who enjoy literary history, memoir, and the stories that surround cherished books and their makers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330764315
• ISBN 13: 9781330764312
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 221
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