Synopsis
The author explores the history and continuing relavance of books, introducing readers to librarians, readers, writers, scholars, bookbinders and booksellers around the world. 40,000 first printing.
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About the Author
Nicholas A. Basbanes has worked as an award-winning investigative reporter, a literary editor, and a nationally syndicated columnist. The author of five books, he also writes a regular column for Fine Books & Collections magazine and lectures widely on book-related issues. He and his wife, Constance, live in Massachusetts.
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