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A World of Bookish Places: Travel Inspiration for Book Lovers
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ISBN13: 9798217310807
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: Sep 22 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.25
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: Sep 22 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.25
Language: English
â ~A World of Bookish Places is an atlas of wonder and a testament to the endless places your curiosity can take you.â (TM) Strand Book Store, New York City If youâ (TM)ve ever planned a trip around a bookstore, sought out a hidden library, or detoured for a literary landmark, this book is for you. Created by people who feel the same, A World of Bookish Places is a celebration of literary travel, written for book lovers who love to travel and travelers who love books. Youâ (TM)ll discover: - A beautifully designed gift book, featuring a foil-rich cover, ribbon marker, marble-effect endpapers, and illustrations throughout
- A collection of 35 iconic literary cities, including London, New York, Paris, Chicago, and Washington, DC â plus an additional 24 bookish cities in the bookâ (TM)s directory
- Must-visit book nooks and landmarks, like cozy indie bookstores, welcoming libraries, historic author homes, and literary cafÃ(c)s
- Gorgeous photography and bespoke illustrations that capture the unique atmosphere and aesthetic of every destination
- Curated reading lists for each city, featuring the essential fiction, non-fiction, and poetry to whet your appetite for each city
- Literary walking tours, including a walk through Danteâ (TM)s Florence, an hourâ (TM)s stroll through Jimbocho Book Town in Tokyo, and an on-foot tour of the Harlem Renaissance in New York City
- Spotlights on beloved book towns and regions, such as Hay-on-Wye in the UK, Aracataca in Colombia, and Concord, Massachusetts in the US Whether youâ (TM)re planning your next city break, curating your coffee table book collection, or searching for travel gifts for the book lover in your life, A World of Bookish Places invites you to embark on a truly novel adventure. DK would like to thank all the bookish folk who helped put this book together: Mark Baker, Jenn Barger, Marta Bescos, Nicola Brady, Lucy Bryson, Camila Daza, Jennifer Fernà ndez Solano, Lucie Grace, Mary Gray, Laura Hall, Rebecca Hallett, Rachel Laidler, Thomas Lampon-Masters, Jess Lee, Martha Olivia, Rachel Preece, Alex Rennie, Jacqueline Salome, Lucy Sara-Kelly, Kristen Shoates, and Charles Usher.
- Must-visit book nooks and landmarks, like cozy indie bookstores, welcoming libraries, historic author homes, and literary cafÃ(c)s
- Gorgeous photography and bespoke illustrations that capture the unique atmosphere and aesthetic of every destination
- Curated reading lists for each city, featuring the essential fiction, non-fiction, and poetry to whet your appetite for each city
- Literary walking tours, including a walk through Danteâ (TM)s Florence, an hourâ (TM)s stroll through Jimbocho Book Town in Tokyo, and an on-foot tour of the Harlem Renaissance in New York City
- Spotlights on beloved book towns and regions, such as Hay-on-Wye in the UK, Aracataca in Colombia, and Concord, Massachusetts in the US Whether youâ (TM)re planning your next city break, curating your coffee table book collection, or searching for travel gifts for the book lover in your life, A World of Bookish Places invites you to embark on a truly novel adventure. DK would like to thank all the bookish folk who helped put this book together: Mark Baker, Jenn Barger, Marta Bescos, Nicola Brady, Lucy Bryson, Camila Daza, Jennifer Fernà ndez Solano, Lucie Grace, Mary Gray, Laura Hall, Rebecca Hallett, Rachel Laidler, Thomas Lampon-Masters, Jess Lee, Martha Olivia, Rachel Preece, Alex Rennie, Jacqueline Salome, Lucy Sara-Kelly, Kristen Shoates, and Charles Usher.
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