Perfect for book lovers, this is a fascinating exploration of the history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age.Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes, or filled with bean bags and children’s drawings - the history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident. In The Library, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world’s great collections, trace the rise and fall of literary tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanors committed in pursuit of rare manuscripts. In doing so, they reveal that while collections themselves are fragile, often falling into ruin within a few decades, the idea of the library has been remarkably resilient as each generation makes - and remakes - the institution anew. Beautifully written and deeply researched, The Library is essential for booklovers, collectors, and anyone who has ever gotten blissfully lost in the stacks. Read more

The Ultimate Halloween Gifts: Handbook for the Recently Deceased BEETLEJUICE JOURNAL & HANDBOOKAre you a fervent Beetlejuice fan?Have you always wondered about the mysterious "Handbook for the Recently Deceased" that captivated you throughout the film?Good news! The long-awaited treasure, inspired by the iconic movie prop, is finally here - and it's no empty mock-up, but the real deal!Prepare to delve deep into the supernatural as you explore pages filled with instructions on levitation, haunting, and so much more. This handbook is a veritable encyclopedia of the ethereal, all housed in a beautifully designed cover that faithfully recreates the look of the movie's unforgettable prop.Perhaps you were skeptical, expecting a novelty blank journal. Banish those thoughts! This handbook is crammed full with useful (or at least entertaining) information. All the references you loved from the movie, plus even more secrets of the afterlife, are waiting for you in this truly unique tome.The handbook is designed with readability in mind, boasting a large text font that's easy on the eyes - a feature anyone can appreciate. And for those die-hard Beetlejuice fans among you, you're sure to resonate with one fellow fan who declared, "As someone who grew up watching Beetlejuice on repeat, I bought this book without hesitation and would definitely buy again!"Indeed, the "Handbook for the Recently Deceased" is an absolute must-have for any Beetlejuice fan's collection. Whether you're a long-time follower of the movie or a newfound fan, you'll appreciate the nostalgic nod and captivating content of this handbook. Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure this beloved piece of Beetlejuice lore. It's time to turn the page to your new adventure in the afterlife!Scroll Up Now and Click The Buy Button To Get Started! Read more

Searching for perfect book lovers gifts? Rejoice! Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany, is a love letter to all things bookish. Author Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. It's a must have for every book collection, and makes a wonderful literary gift for book lovers, writers, and more.Readers of Jane Mount's Bibliophile will delight in:Touring the world's most beautiful bookstoresTesting their knowledge of the written word with quizzesFinding their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of booksSampling the most famous fictional mealsPeeking inside the workspaces of their favorite authorsA source of endless inspiration, literary facts and recommendations: Bibliophile is pure bookish joy and sure to enchant book clubbers, English majors, poetry devotees, aspiring writers, and any and all who identify as book lovers.If you have read or own: I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life; The Written World: The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, and Civilization; or How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines; then you will want to read and own Jane Mount's Bibliophile. Read more

This fascinating and bizarre collection compiles the most unusual, obscure books from the far reaches of the human imagination throughout history.From the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas and The Sky Atlas comes a unique and beautifully illustrated journey through the history of literature. The Madman's Library delves into its darkest territories to hunt down the oddest books and manuscripts ever written, uncovering the intriguing stories behind their creation. Books written in blood and books that kill, books of the insane and books that hoaxed the globe, books invisible to the naked eye and books so long they could destroy the Universe, books worn into battle and books of code and cypher whose secrets remain undiscovered. Spell books, alchemist scrolls, wearable books, edible books, books to summon demons, books written by ghosts, and more all come together in the most curiously strange library imaginable. From the Qur'an written in the blood of Saddam Hussein, to the gorgeously decorated fifteenth-century lawsuit filed by the Devil against Jesus, to the most enormous book ever created, The Madman's Libraryfeatures many long-forgotten, eccentric, and extraordinary volumes gathered from around the world and features hundreds of remarkable images and entertaining facts and stories to discover.MUST-HAVE FOR BOOKLOVERS: Anyone who appreciates a good read will love delving into this weird world of books and adding this collection to their own bookshelf.DISCOVER SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE: The Madman's Library will let you in on the secret and obscure histories of the strangest books ever made.EXPERT AUTHOR: Edward Brooke-Hitching is the son of an antiquarian book dealer, a lifelong rare book collector, and a master of taking visual deep dives into unusual historical subjects, such as the maps of imaginary geography in The Phantom Atlas or ancient pathways through the stars in The Sky Atlas.Perfect for:BibliophilesLiterature enthusiastsCollectors intrigued by bizarre oddities, obscure history, and the macabre Read more

This book is an exact replica of the original Grays Sports Almanac as seen in the 1989 film 'Back to the Future Part II' and contains 155 pages of sports statistics spanning 50 years. The cover has been painstakingly created in high-quality crisp graphics using a genuine prop which was used for filming as a reference to make this an exact replica. With 155 pages containing 50 years of sports statistics from 1950 to the year 2000, including American Football, Basketball, Horse Racing, Ice Hockey, Major League Baseball and others. This is the perfect book for anyone who appreciates the Back to the Future franchise, movie props, 80’s movies or just sport in general. Read more

A visual delight and an inspiration for every bibliophile with a growing home library, this dream-and-drool design book features some of the most jaw-dropping book collections of homeowners around the world.NAMED ONE OF JO’S FALL FAVORITES IN MAGNOLIA JOURNALInterior designer Nina Freudenberger, New Yorker writer Sadie Stein, and Architectural Digest photographer Shade Degges give readers a peek at the private libraries and bookshelves of passionate readers all over the world, including Larry McMurtry, Silvia Whitman of Shakespeare and Co., Gay and Nan Talese, and Emma Straub. Throughout, gorgeous photographs of rooms with rare collections, floor-to-ceiling shelves, and stacks upon stacks of books inspire readers to live better with their own collections.Praise for Bibliostyle“Featuring enviable private libraries and packed floor-to-ceiling shelves, this beautiful volume makes a compelling case for books as décor.”—New York “Freudenberger spotlights the splendid, enviable personal libraries of literary figures whose owners obviously care about their book collections and have actually read them, too.”—The Boston Globe“This is a coffee table book that makes you think as well as admire and desire.”—Sydney Herald “Offers a look into the fabulous homes of book lovers the world over, showcasing how their interior design is built around the tomes they love most.”—CN“The photographs of rooms with rare collections, floor-to-ceiling shelves, and stacks upon stacks of books will inspire readers to live better with their own collections.”—Publishers Weekly “Nina Freudenberger teams with Sadie Stein of The New Yorker and photographer Shade Degges of Architectural Digest to showcase beautiful photographs of the private libraries of book lovers from all over the world.”—BookRiot Read more

Here you will find the complete novels of Mark Twain in the chronological order of their original publication: - The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - The Prince and the Pauper - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - The American Claimant - Tom Sawyer Abroad - The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson - Tom Sawyer, Detective - Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc - A Double Barrelled Detective Story - A Horse's Tale - The Mysterious Stranger Read more

This book is a replica of the original Handbook for the Recently Deceased as seen in the 1988 film Beetlejuice. The cover and the first few pages of this book have been painstakingly recreated using a genuine prop which was used for filming as a reference. There were several identical Handbook props made for the film, all of which were created using a psychology textbook as a template. Since no actual content exists for the body of the rest of these pages, the remainder of this book has been cleared for you to use as a journal or sketchbook should you wish. This book consists of 200 lined pages on a cream background with title headers and numbers on each page. Perfect for any Tim Burton or 80's movie fan. Read more

8" x 10" Soft Cover Reading Log Journal with printed images of wood and books, and an inspirational quote.--- FOR INTERNAL IMAGES, SCROLL DOWN TO 'FROM THE PUBLISHER' ---INTERIOROne hundred attractive and spacious record pages to log:Main reviewTitle, author, publishing details & page countStart & finish datesBook format, source & genre/subjectThoughts & inspirations in an Inspiration TreeRatings on plot, character development and ease of reading, as well as an overall review scoreMemorable quotesAt the back:A loan record sheetA tick list of the top 100 voted fiction booksNotes pageAt the front A blank personalized Contents Table gives space to add your own categories alongside some common ones. Whether it's short stories, poetry, satire or a few specific authors that float your boat, quickly find reviews by allocating each to categories as you go.All pages are of thick white paper (55lb) to minimize ink bleed-through.EXTERIORCover: Tough matte soft cover with the quote "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." on the back.Binding: Secure paperback; It’s built to last.Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8” x 10”). (Almost the same width as A4 but a few cm shorter – no cramming in tiny boxes!)SIMILAR PRODUCTS: smART bookx publish many Reading Logs. Each has the same interior but there are cover designs to suit all tastes. In most countries you can view them by scrolling down this page to 'From the Publisher'. Alternatively, search 'reading' & 'bookx' on Amazon (don't forget the 'x').Thanks for looking,The smART bookx design teamALL OUR BOOKS ARE MADE IN THE COUNTRY PURCHASED Read more

Imagine a world without Principia Mathematica, Rights of Man, the Bible, Shakespeare, or the Mahabharata. Remarkable Books features 75 of the world’s most momentous titles – from The Art of War to Anne Frank’s Diary – and reveals their far-ranging impact.Books are the medium through which scientists, storytellers, and philosophers introduce their ideas. Discover seminal religious and political titles, cornerstones of science such as On the Origin of Species, and ancient texts such as the I Ching, which is still used today to answer fundamental questions about human existence.Get up close to see fascinating details, such as Vesalius’ exquisite anatomical illustrations in Epitome, Leonardo da Vinci’s annotated notebooks, or the hand-decorated pages in the Gutenberg Bible. Discover why Euclid’s Elements of Geometry was the most influential maths title ever published, and marvel at rare treasures such as the Aubin Codex, which tells the history of the Aztecs and the early Spanish colonial period in Mexico. Remarkable Books gathers stories, diaries, scientific treatises, plays, dictionaries, and religious texts into a stunning celebration of the power of books. Read more

A fantastic movie prop replica of the Handbook for the Recently Deceased! This is a lined, blank journal notebook with beautiful cream pages. This is perfect to use for your Beetlejuice Halloween costume, then have a handy journal to use after, or proudly display as a coffee table book/conversation piece! Read more

The “engaging” and “ambitious” (Washington Post) history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age.   The history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident. In The Library, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world’s great collections, trace the rise and fall of literary tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanors committed in pursuit of rare manuscripts. In doing so, they reveal that while collections themselves are fragile, often falling into ruin within a few decades, the idea of the library has been remarkably resilient as each generation makes—and remakes—the institution anew.   “The Library proves that truth is more intriguing than fiction…Full of charismatic individuals and astonishing facts.” ―The Times (London)  Read more

One hundred years ago, Gabriel Wells, a New York bookseller, committed a crime against history. He broke up the world’s greatest book, the Gutenberg Bible, and sold it off in individual pages. This is the story of an Australian man’s hunt for those fragments and his family’s debt to an act of literary vandalism..In 1921, Wells’ audacity scandalized the rare-book world. The Gutenberg was the first substantial book in Europe to have been printed on a printing press. It represented the democratization of knowledge and was the Holy Grail of rare books.Was the break-up a sacrilege or a canny deal? New Yorkers were divided. For every frown of disapproval, there was a lick of the lips. It was the Roaring Twenties, the Gatsby era of fabulous wealth. Tycoons were in a feeding frenzy to acquire items that would demonstrate their refinement. Wells marketed the pages as ‘Noble Fragments’, they sold like hot cakes, and he died a rich man.Half a century later, Sydney journalist Michael Visontay stumbled upon a mysterious legal document that linked Wells to his own family. He became obsessed by the Gutenberg’s invisible imprint on his life, and set out to track down the pages of the broken bible.Part detective story and part memoir, Noble Fragments is an expedition into the arcane world of book collectors and their eccentric passions, and a journey of discovery about how Wells’s gamble set off a chain of events that changed a family’s destiny. Read more

Modern Book Collecting offers advice that answers all the basic questions a book lover and collector might have—what to collect and where to find it, how to tell a first edition from a reprint, how to build an author collection, how to get the best price from dealers, how to understand the prices and rarity of books, and more. With a handy dictionary of terms used in auction and dealer catalogs and a new section on Internet resources, this is a must-have guide for book lovers. Read more

“The story of a book-making life.”—New York Times “The lovely colors, tasteful art and elegant typography are an abiding reminder to a hurried world that some gifts of grace endure. That promise is realized in Godine’s books, the gold standard of commercial bookmaking.”—Wall Street Journal David R. Godine, the retired founder of the press, conducts a personal tour of the most memorable books he published during his 50-year career. From his earliest days as a letterpress printer to the present digital era, Godine managed to survive, and sporadically thrive, against all odds and challenges. For more than fifty years, this publishing house tried to make good on the founder’s claim to “Publish books that matter for people who care.” Books that might, and often did, make a difference. In fiction and nonfiction, biography, photography, art and architecture, the graphic arts, children’s books, and more, the company maintained an open door policy, attempting to discover and nurture new talent, rediscovering and reprinting older and unjustly neglected classics. Its program includes first American editions of such acclaimed authors as John Banville, Richard Rodriguez, Noel Perrin, Andre Dubus, Janet Malcolm, and Georges Perec. Its photographers have included Sally Mann, Paul Caponigro, Yousuf Karsh, Nicholas Nixon, George Tice, Rosamond Purcell, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, and Julia Margaret Cameron, among others. Its list of children’s books, with authors and illustrators as diverse as Mary Azarian, Dylan Thomas, Barbara McClintock, Andrea Wisnewski, Edward Ardizzone, William Steig, Daniel C. Beard, Saki, and Frances Hodgson Burnett, have been embraced by reviewers, bookstores, and the public for two generations. Among many others, the Nonpareil list has reprinted the work of Edmund Wilson, George Orwell, Donald Hall, Iris Origo, Paul Horgan, William Gass, Will Cuppy, Ludwig Bemelmans, William Maxwell, Wright Morris, and Paula Fox. The Verba Mundi series introduced American readers to classics of foreign literature by Aharon Appelfeld, Dino Buzzati, Robert Musil, José Donoso, and two Nobel Laureates, J.M.G. Le Clézio and Patrick Modiano.As publishing history, Godine at Fifty presents a record of an era that began in 1970 as the reign of hot metal type that had endured for almost 500 years was coming to an end, when retailers were mostly brick-and-mortar stores, when small publishers thrived, when library purchases were primarily books, and when correspondence was carried on through letters and the telephone. It was an industry that had not substantially changed for a century. So this is, as well, the story of a sea change—in publishing practices, in technology, in retailing, and in corporate structures. Divided into twenty-four chapters and describing almost 300 titles, it remains primarily a personal story—the record, told through the books themselves, of a staunchly independent publisher who pursued his own interests, expanded on his own passions, and took the unconventional position that somewhere out there were probably enough readers that shared his peculiar obsessions to insure his survival. It is also the back story of books and authors, some famous, some little known, who had a story to tell, and what was required to bring that story, through the many and complex dimensions of the publishing process, to the attention of the world. Read more

В этот сборник вошли все дошедшие до наших дней произведения, вышедшие из-под пера Марка Аврелия Антонина.Это хрестоматийные "Наедине с собой. Размышления", три произнесенные им речи, отдельные изречения императора-философа и описания ярких эпизодов его жизни а также эдикт об отношении к христианам.Творчество императора, исповедовавшего стоицизм, привлекает современных читателей гуманистическими взглядами, мудрыми рассуждениями и на удивление актуальными моральными рекомендациями.Содержание:1. Наедине с собой. Размышления2. Речи Марка Аврелия Read more

What, you may ask, was the origin of this book?Though the answer to this question may at first seem to border on the absurd, reflection will show that thereis a good deal more in it than meets the eye.Long ago, when the goddess Nu-wa was repairing the sky, she melted down a great quantity of rock and, onthe Incredible Crags of the Great Fable Mountains, moulded the amalgam into thirty-six thousand, five hundredand one large building blocks, each measuring seventy-two feet by a hundred and forty-four feet square. She usedthirty-six thousand five hundred of these blocks in the course of her building operations, leaving a single oddblock unused, which lay, all on its own, at the foot of Greensickness Peak in the aforementioned mountains. Read more