Books

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This is a book about books, about the subversive power of reading and the strange, enduring magic of books as objects. Wise, irreverent and exhilaratingly wide-ranging, ‘Books: A Manifesto’ is an invitation to a deeper, richer world of thought and feeling – and a reminder of just how much books matter.

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‘Alluring’ DEBORAH LEVY
‘Powerful’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘Sharp and political’ LUCY CALDWELL
‘Marvellous and timely’ STEPHEN FRY

This is a book about books, about the subversive power of reading and the strange, enduring magic of books as objects. Wise, irreverent and exhilaratingly wide-ranging, Books: A Manifesto is an invitation to a deeper, richer world of thought and feeling – and a reminder of just how much books matter.

‘Just what I needed. Passionate, erudite but accessible, it will send you rushing back to your bookshelves’ DAVID NICHOLLS

Additional information

Weight 41 g
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

320

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

002 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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