The Secret Life of Books

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Why They Mean More Than Words

By Tom Mole

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The Secret Life of Books by Tom Mole explores the profound and diverse roles books play in our lives beyond their content. It delves into the fascinating ways books influence our identities, relationships, and cultural history, highlighting the significant emotional and intellectual impact they have across generations.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by how books shape our lives and culture, acting as more than just physical objects, but as carriers of stories and ideas that influence our perceptions and interactions. It explores the ways in which books have impacted societies and personal identities, making it a fascinating read for book lovers and anyone interested in the profound effects that written works can have.

A beautiful gift book that will change the way you see books for ever

* A fascinating look at how books shape our lives in unexpected ways.; * Stunningly produced, this is the perfect gift for all bibliophiles.; * An ideal till-point item for bookshops.; * Appeals to fans of Alberto Manguel's History of Reading and Simon Garfield's Just My Type.; * Tom Mole is an award-winning historian of the book who now brings his expert knowledge to a popular audience in an engaging and accessible format.

Description

We 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.

Books 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.

The Secret Life of Books 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.

In 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.

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The Secret Life of Books is praised as a captivating and insightful exploration of book ownership and appreciation. Reviewers describe it as a treasure trove for book lovers, highlighting Tom Mole's infectious enthusiasm and the book's ability to change how readers perceive their books. It's considered a delightful read for bibliophiles, offering profound insights into the relationship between readers and their books.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783964581

Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Elliott & Thompson Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Tom Mole is Professor of English Literature and Book History at the University of Edinburgh, where he runs the Centre for the History of the Book. He has taught at universities in the UK and Canada, and has lectured widely in Europe, Australia and North America. He has written or edited several volumes about books and literature, including What the Victorians Made of Romanticism, which won the 2018 Saltire Prize for Research Book of the Year. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife and young daughter.