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Patience and Fortitude : A Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places, and Book Culture by Nicholas A. Basbanes (2001, Hardcover)
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The product is a signed first edition hardcover book titled "Patience & Fortitude" by Nicholas A Basbanes. Published by HarperCollins in 2001, the book falls under genres such as Antiques & Collectibles, Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines, History, and Political Science. It delves into topics like Communication Studies, Public Policy / Cultural Policy, Library & Information Science / General, and Books & Reading. This unique piece of literature offers a blend of storytelling, analysis, and insight into various disciplines, making it a valuable addition to any collector's shel
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"Compulsory for anyone seriously interested in books or curious about the manic nature of collecting." --New York Times Book Review In his national bestseller, A Gentle Madness, Nicholas Basbanes explored the sweet obsession people feel to possess books. Now, Basbanes continues his adventures among the "gently mad" on an irresistible journey to the great libraries of the past--from Alexandria to Glastonbury--and to contemporary collections at the Vatican, Wolfenbüttel, and erudite universities. Along the way, he drops in on eccentric book dealers and regales us with stories about unforgettable collectors, such as the gentleman who bought a rare book in 1939 "by selling bottles of his own blood." Taking the book's grand title from the marble lions guarding the New York Public Library at 42nd Street, Basbanes both entertains and delights. And once again, as Scott Turow aptly noted, "Basbanes makes you love books, the collections he writes about, and the volume in your hand."Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060196955
ISBN-139780060196950
eBay Product ID (ePID)1929678
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicStamps, Library & Information Science / Archives & Special Libraries, Library & Information Science / General, Books, Books & Reading, Antiques & Collectibles, Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorNicholas A. Basbanes
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height1.5in
Item Length9.2in
Item Width6.1in
Item Weight39.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2001
FormatHardcover
Dewey Edition21
Book TitlePatience and Fortitude : a Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places, and Book Culture
Lccn2001-016935
Dewey Decimal002/.09
Intended AudienceTrade
Lc Classification NumberZ4.B395 2001
Number of Pages656 Pages
