Every Book Its Reader: The Power of the Printed Word to Stir the World (FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED & SIGNED)
by Nicholas A. Basbanes
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Like New/Like New
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2005. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. Author Inscription. The author profiles some of the most articulate readers of our time who discuss such relevant concepts as literary canons, classic works in translation, the timelessness of poetry, formation of sacred texts and the power of literature to train, nurture and rehabilitate. Forty illustrations. xviii, Notes, Bibliography, Index, 360 pp. <br><br>CONDITION: Quarter red boards, title on grey tape spine. Grey endpapers, warm inscription on half title page. Illustrated dust jacket with title front and spine; reviews of Mr. Basbanes' works on rear. Lightly rubbed, edge wear. Like new. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 073757
- Title
- Every Book Its Reader: The Power of the Printed Word to Stir the World (FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED & SIGNED)
- Author
- Nicholas A. Basbanes
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New Like New
- Jacket Condition
- Like New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- FIRST EDITION
- Publisher
- Harper Collins Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2005
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Best Books; Books & Reading; Books on Books; Authors; Readers; Literary Canons; Classics; Poetry
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
I offer a full refund if not satisfied as long as the book is returned in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Shelley and Son Books
Biblio member since 2005
Hendersonville, North Carolina
About Shelley and Son Books
We specialize in books by and about C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, the Inklings, and their Friends.
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