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The Forgotten Friendships, Hidden Stories and Lost Loves Found in Second-hand Books
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Cute to read some sad messages and so that make you lol

Description

Books are amongst the most personal of gifts. The book we choose to give a loved one is informed by our intimate knowledge of their personal histories and their tastes. Often, when we gift books, we love to explain the meaning behind our present by writing an inscription within its pages. Ordinarily, we hope the gift and its message will be enjoyed, placed lovingly on its new owner's bookshelf and treasured forever. This is not always the case, though ...Wayne Gooderham is fascinated by second-hand books and curates a growing collection of those featuring intriguing inscriptions. The messages he finds range from the awkward scratchings of adolescent infatuation, to the resentful recriminations of a love affair gone sour and offer illuminating glimpses into their books' own secret histories. This beautifully presented book will feature the very best from Wayne's collection of dedications alongside the covers of the works in which they were found. From Lolita to Pride and Prejudice, there's something here to please every book lover's taste.

Author Biography

W B Gooderham is a freelance writer, regularly reviewing books and contributing articles on literature to The Guardian and Time Out. He lives in London and is currently writing his debut novel.
Release date Australia
November 7th, 2013
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Imprint
Bantam Press
Pages
192
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Dimensions
134x183x18
ISBN-13
9780593072844
Product ID
21328013

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