The Bookseller's Tale

Name: The Bookseller's Tale
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141991238
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By Martin Latham

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Discover the fascinating journey of literature and the culture surrounding bookshops in The Bookseller's Tale by Martin Latham. This book offers readers a delightful exploration of the intimate world of bookselling, enriched with historical anecdotes and captivating stories from the author's own experiences as a bookseller. It's a reflection on the enduring magic of books and the unique, mysterious role they play in our lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a deep appreciation for the world of books and the history behind them. With memoir-like stories and insightful anecdotes, it weaves a tapestry of bibliophilia, exploring not just the evolution of books but also the joys and challenges of being a bookseller. If you are fascinated by the hidden tales behind bookshops and the cultural significance of storytelling, this book should captivate you.

The Bookseller's Tale

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A lively cultural history of the book from a charmingly idiosyncratic bookseller

'The right book has a neverendingness, and so does the right bookshop.'

This is the story of our love affair with books, whether we arrange them on our shelves, inhale their smell, scrawl in their margins, or just curl up with them in bed. Taking us on a journey through comfort reads, street book stalls, mythical libraries, itinerant pedlars, radical pamphleteers, extraordinary bookshop customers, and fanatical collectors, Canterbury bookseller Martin Latham uncovers the curious history of our book obsession—and his own.

Part cultural history, part literary love letter, and part reluctant memoir, this is the tale of one bookseller and many, many books.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Bookseller's Tale by Martin Latham is praised as an engaging and eclectic celebration of books and bookselling. Described as a cultural history intertwined with charming personal anecdotes, readers appreciate its rich tapestry of trivia and stories. The book is characterised by its warmth, wit, and a deep love for the written word, offering a treasure trove for anybody passionate about literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141991238

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Martin Latham has been a bookseller for thirty-five years. He has a PhD in Indian history, and taught at Hertfordshire University before turning to bookselling. He is proud to be responsible for the biggest petty-cash claim in Waterstones' history, when he paid for the excavation of a Roman bath-house floor under his bookshop. Martin's other books include Kent's Strangest Tales and Londonopolis.