{"title":"Tom Mole","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Tom Mole, a distinguished author and academic celebrated for his insightful exploration of literature and its profound impact on our lives. With a penchant for delving into the intricate relationships between books, readers, and society, Tom Mole's writings open doors to a deeper understanding of the literary realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his noted works, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Books\u003c\/em\u003e, invites you to embark on a journey through the hidden histories and untold stories of books, revealing how they have shaped our culture, thoughts, and existence. Mole's engaging narrative style and expert knowledge make his works a delightful read for anyone passionate about literature and its enduring significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this curated collection, you'll find books that are more than just general fiction; they are gateways to appreciating the multifaceted role of books in our past, present, and future. Whether you're a lifelong bibliophile or a curious newcomer, Tom Mole’s thought-provoking books promise to enrich your literary adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-secret-life-of-books-by-tom-mole-9781783964581","title":"The Secret Life of Books","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love books. We take them to bed with us. They weigh down our suitcases when we go on holiday. We display them on our bookshelves or store them in our attics. We give them as gifts. We write our names in them. We take them for granted. And all the time, our books are leading a double life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBooks are far more than the words on their pages. Whether we favour leather tomes, dog-eared paperbacks, or files on our phones, what we read and how we read it says a huge amount about us. From illuminated manuscripts to the last edition of the Yellow Pages, books tell us stories about who we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Books\u003c\/em\u003e is about everything that isn’t just the words. It’s about how books transform us as individuals. It’s about how books – and readers – have evolved over time. And it’s about why, even with the arrival of other media, books still have the power to change our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this stylish and thought-provoking meditation, Tom Mole brings the expertise he has gathered running Edinburgh University’s Centre for the History of the Book to write an illuminating account that looks at everything from binding innovations to binding errors, to books defaced by lovers, to those imprisoning professors in their offices, to books in art, to burned books, to those we’ll leave behind. A striking text in a stunning package, it will change how you think about books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672376660204,"sku":"9781783964581","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4260643482823.jpg?v=1752844076"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-mole.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}