Bibliophobia (Classic Reprint): Remarks on the Present Languid and Depressed State of Literature and the Book Trade - Couverture souple

Mercurius Rusticus

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331473551 ISBN 13 : 9781331473558

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A warm, insightful tour of book collecting, auctions, and rare libraries.

This nonfiction work offers an affectionate look at the culture of book collecting. It explores the world of collectors, dealers, and auction houses, and how libraries, rooms, and prized volumes shape taste and passion across eras.

Through vivid snapshots and sketches of notable figures and famous collections, the book reveals how Bibliomania has influenced taste, wealth, and literary history. It surveys celebrated libraries—from royal rooms to private shelves—and the people who transform books into living, cherished heritage.

• Portraits of influential collectors and the motivations behind their pursuits.
• Insights into the world of book auctions, markets, and private sales.
• Celebrations of rare bindings, valuable editions, and historic catalogs.
• A historical panorama of libraries, rooms, and the culture surrounding them.

Ideal for readers of literary history, library lore, and the people who keep the flame of rare books alive.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331473551
• ISBN 13: 9781331473558
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 108
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