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The Book Lovers' Miscellany (Hardcover)
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The Book Lovers' Miscellany (Hardcover)
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List price R308
Loot Price R258
Discovery Miles 2 580
You Save R50 (16%)
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Ever wondered how ink is made? Or what is the bestselling book of
all time? Or which are the oldest known books in the world?
Highbrow to lowbrow, all aspects of the book are celebrated and
explored in 'The Book Lovers' Miscellany'. From a list of
unfinished novels, a short history of the comic, the story behind
Mills and Boon and an entry on books printed with mistakes, to a
guide to the colours of Penguin paperback jackets and a list of the
most influential academic books of all time. Between these pages
you will discover the history of paper, binding, printing and dust
jackets; which books have faced bans; which are the longest
established literary families; and which bestsellers were initially
rejected. You can explore the output of the most prolific writers
and marvel at the youth of the youngest published authors; learn
which natural pigments were used to decorate a medieval bible; and
what animal is needed for the making of vellum. The ideal gift for
every bibliophile, 'The Book Lovers' Miscellany' is full of fun
facts, potted histories and curious lists, perfect for dipping into
and sharing.
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