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101 Ways To Read A Book

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101 Ways To Read A Book by Timothe de Fombelle is a whimsical and charming exploration of the many poses and manners people adopt while reading. Featuring 101 unique and keenly observed reading styles, each illustrated with precision by artist Benjamin Chaud, this volume is a joyful celebration of the diverse ways we engage with books.
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Ideal for readers aged 6 and up, bibliophiles, and anyone curious about reading habits, this book makes a perfect gift for those who love books and enjoy imaginative and artistic presentations of culture.

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"For bibliophiles, browsers, or the just plain curious--this witty and wonderful collection of insightful observations is a joyful celebration of readers of every kind!"--

Red Comet Press

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Age range 6+

The Sunflower, The Contortionist, The Sleepwalker, The Romantic ... this one-of-a-kind whimsical volume presents 101 ways and poses in which to read books.

Each of the diverse poses has been keenly observed and collected by author Timothe de Fombelle, then charmingly illustrated with the greatest precision by celebrated artist Benjamin Chaud. For bibliophiles, browsers, and the just plain curious, this delightful book is a joyful celebration of reading in its many and varied ways.

It is a perfect gift for all who love books and reading and will prove especially inspiring to bookworms who desire to pursue their cherished pastime one hundred and one percent of the time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781636550824

Publisher: Red Comet Press LLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Red Comet Press LLC

Illustration: Full color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Benjamin Chaud
  • Translated by Karin Snelson
  • Translated by Angus Yuen-Killick

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Timothe de Fombelleis a Paris-based playwright, and author of award-winning children's fiction and picture books. His first series,Toby AloneandToby Alone and the Secrets of the Treehas been published in twenty-seven languages and won numerous awards, including France's prestigious Prix Sorcires and the Marsh Award.

Benjamin Chaudhas illustrated more than 60 books. He is the author and illustrator of New York TimesNotable Book The Bear's Songand tree sequels. His most recent bookGrown-ups Never Do Thatwas written by his frequent collaborator, Davide Cal. Benjamin Chaud lives in France.

Karin Snelsonis a Seattle-based book editor and translator, specializing in children's literature. Angus Yuen-Killickis the founder and publisher of Red Comet Press, located in Brooklyn, New York.

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