Description
Discover the charming essence of literary nostalgia with *Fifty Forgotten Books*, a delightful tome that weaves together a captivating journey through the world of forgotten literature. This unique book, written by renowned bibliophile R. B. Russell, is a heartfelt homage to the beauty of bookstores and the joy of book collecting. Ideal for both seasoned readers and book enthusiasts, *Fifty Forgotten Books* becomes a window into the past—an adventure through the neglected aisles of beloved used bookstores, filled with hidden gems waiting to be rediscovered.
In this insightful exploration, Russell shares his personal narrative interwoven with the stories of often-overlooked novels, enriching poetry collections, and rare nonfiction. He reflects on the profound impact these texts have had, making it clear that books are not just static objects; they're gateways to treasured friendships and unforgettable experiences. With each turning page, you’ll be inspired by the transformative power of literature and how it helps shape our lives.
Perfect for bibliophiles seeking their next enriching read, *Fifty Forgotten Books* is a must-have addition to your collection. Let it guide you on your own literary quest as you reminisce about the thrill of unearthing the next life-altering text.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- ISBN: 9781913505509
- Format: Trade paperback (US)
- Year: 2023
- Publisher: And Other Stories
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913505509
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: And Other Stories
Description:
Fifty Forgotten Books is a very special sort of book about books, by a great bookman and for book-people of all ages and levels of experience. Not quite literary criticism, not quite an autobiography, it is at once a guided tour through the dusty backrooms of long vanished used bookstores, a love letter to bookshops and bookselling, and a browser’s dream wish list of often overlooked and unloved novels, short story collections, poetry collections and works of nonfiction.
In these pages, R. B. Russell, publisher of Tartarus Press, doesn’t only discuss the books of his life, but explains what they have meant to him over time, charting his progress as a writer and publisher for over thirty years . . . and a bibliophile for many more. Here is living proof of how literature, books, and book collecting can be an intrinsic part of one’s personal, professional and imaginative life, and as not only a solitary act, but a social one, resulting in treasured friendships, experiences, and loves one might never, otherwise, have enjoyed.
Filled with a lively nostalgia for the era when finding strange new books meant pounding the pavement and not just filling in search engines, Fifty Forgotten Books is for anyone who wishes they could still browse the dusty bookshelves of their youth, and who can't wait to get back out into the world in quest of the next text liable to change their life.
In this insightful exploration, Russell shares his personal narrative interwoven with the stories of often-overlooked novels, enriching poetry collections, and rare nonfiction. He reflects on the profound impact these texts have had, making it clear that books are not just static objects; they're gateways to treasured friendships and unforgettable experiences. With each turning page, you’ll be inspired by the transformative power of literature and how it helps shape our lives.
Perfect for bibliophiles seeking their next enriching read, *Fifty Forgotten Books* is a must-have addition to your collection. Let it guide you on your own literary quest as you reminisce about the thrill of unearthing the next life-altering text.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- ISBN: 9781913505509
- Format: Trade paperback (US)
- Year: 2023
- Publisher: And Other Stories
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913505509
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: And Other Stories
Description:
Fifty Forgotten Books is a very special sort of book about books, by a great bookman and for book-people of all ages and levels of experience. Not quite literary criticism, not quite an autobiography, it is at once a guided tour through the dusty backrooms of long vanished used bookstores, a love letter to bookshops and bookselling, and a browser’s dream wish list of often overlooked and unloved novels, short story collections, poetry collections and works of nonfiction.
In these pages, R. B. Russell, publisher of Tartarus Press, doesn’t only discuss the books of his life, but explains what they have meant to him over time, charting his progress as a writer and publisher for over thirty years . . . and a bibliophile for many more. Here is living proof of how literature, books, and book collecting can be an intrinsic part of one’s personal, professional and imaginative life, and as not only a solitary act, but a social one, resulting in treasured friendships, experiences, and loves one might never, otherwise, have enjoyed.
Filled with a lively nostalgia for the era when finding strange new books meant pounding the pavement and not just filling in search engines, Fifty Forgotten Books is for anyone who wishes they could still browse the dusty bookshelves of their youth, and who can't wait to get back out into the world in quest of the next text liable to change their life.