A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books
National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist
National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780805036534 (0805036539)
Publish date: August 15th 1995
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Pages no: 638
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Biography,
Writing,
History,
Reference,
Language,
Literature,
Science,
Books About Books,
Philosophy,
Psychology
Oh my God! There are people crazier than me out there!This is one long book, about people who love books to the point of madness, and the world they've created for themselves to play in. It's a delight to go there with a cicerone as astute and witty as Basbanes.Dozens and dozens of modern-day biblio...
Has some very interesting recollections of famous book-lovers and collectors, as well as famous book thieves and other unique book-related incidents. Especially enjoyed the sections about Xavier Marmier (1809-1892).
I reserve the right not to finish any book that fails to grab my attention. After 74 pages I was still fighting my way through every one. Life's too short for books like that.
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