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A Passion for Books (Hardcover) Loot Price: R1,492
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A Passion for Books (Hardcover): D Salwak

A Passion for Books (Hardcover)

D Salwak

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No one interested in books and reading can fail to be intrigued by this collection of essays about the whole business of writing and how it can capture, delight, irritate and generally stimulate us. There are all sorts of insights here - plus a defence of Philip Larkin and the discovery of Jane Eyre. Joseph Epstein says he once tried to give up reading for a day and found it much more difficult than giving up smoking. For those of us who share that experience, this book is absolutely necessary. (Kirkus UK)
Leading writers and critics, including Margaret Drabble, Alan Sillitoe and Ferdinand Mount, share their passion for books and the joys of reading in an inspiring collection of essays and writings. A Passion for Books is both a celebration of the value and importance of reading and a spirited defence against the many gloomy voices in our so-called electronic age who say the book will soon be obsolete. This book, itself a joy to read, is written for anyone who cares at all about the past and future of books and reading.

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Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: April 1999
First published: 1999
Editors: D Salwak
Dimensions: 244 x 170 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 978-0-333-71448-5
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter
Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General
Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Publishing industry
LSN: 0-333-71448-2
Barcode: 9780333714485

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