The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book: An Interactive Guide to Life-Changing Books
Smalley, Logan; Kent, Stephanie
Language: English
Published by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster, New York, 2020
- First Edition
- Softcover
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Octavo soft cover first trade paperback edition in very good contition. Shallow soft sliver of a crease to the fore edge of the cover and first few pages. Crafted by the creator's of "The Call Me Ishmael" project, in the form of an old fashioned telephone directory, it presents a list of well known and treasured books by subject matter, title or author, within an alphabetical list of states. Each entry, including the advertisements, includes a 4 digit extension number. By calling the phone number provided at the beginning of the book, with the extension number, one can hear anonymous readers tell a story about that particular book, that they love. In the same way one can explore "bookish places" throughout the United States, and the advertising extensions reveal hidden book related surprises and mysteries. There is also an option to become an "anonymous reader' and contribute your thoughts and stories to future editions.A unique and fun way to learn about books you love, or want to read, and about bookstores and other book related information. 210 pp. Reference, Books, Phone book.…
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- Title
- The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book: An Interactive Guide to Life-Changing Books
- Author
- Smalley, Logan; Kent, Stephanie
- Publisher
- Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster, New York
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1982140585
- ISBN 13
- 9781982140588
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book is an interactive illustrated homage to the beautiful ways in which books bring meaning to our lives and how our lives bring meaning to books. Carefully crafted in the style of a retro telephone directory, this guide offers you a variety of unique ways to connect with readers, writers, bookshops, and life-changing stories. In it, you'll discover...
-Heartfelt, anonymous voicemail messages and transcripts from real-life readers sharing unforgettable stories about their most beloved books. You'll hear how a mother and daughter formed a bond over their love for Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, or how a reader finally felt represented after reading Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese, or how two friends performed Mary Oliver's Thirst to a grove of trees, or how Anne Frank inspired a young writer to continue journaling.
-Hidden references inside fictional literary adverts like Ahab's Whale Tours and Miss Ophelia's Psychic Readings, and real-life literary landmarks like Maya Angelou City Park and the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum.
-Lists of bookstores across the USA, state by state, plus interviews with the book lovers who run them.
-Various invitations to become a part of this book by calling and leaving a bookish voicemail of your own.
-And more!
Quirky, nostalgic, and full of heart, The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book is a love letter to the stories that change us, connect us, and make us human.
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About the Author
Stephanie Kent is a writer and multimedia producer. Her recent work includes the Webby Award-winning Masters of Scale podcast, The Wall Street Journal's premiere mobile-first news app, and a series of book reviews for Boxing Insider. During her time on staff at TED, Steph built community programs and brand engagement strategies. She was awarded a 2017 Creative Community Fellowship with National Arts Strategies Foundation and holds a BA in playwriting and literature from Emerson College. Stephanie writes a weekly newsletter on creativity, and is a competitive boxer. You can find her online at StephKent.com.
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