Bibliophilia: An Epistolary Novel of One Man's Obsession with Book Collecting - Softcover

Hall, N. John

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9781567925616: Bibliophilia: An Epistolary Novel of One Man's Obsession with Book Collecting

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ISBN 10: 1567925618 ISBN 13: 9781567925616

Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher, 2016

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Let the buyer beware. Flush with $400,000 from the sale of his great-great-grandfather's correspondence with Victorian authors, Larry Dickerson, our unassuming retired blank clerk, amateur editor, and literary neophyte, needs a creative outlet for his newly acquired wealth and fast escalating obsession with all things bookish. His journey begins with collecting rare editions of Victorian novelists but soon spirals rapidly into the abyss of New Yorker authors, his determination to acquire growing with each new purchase. James Thurber, E.B. White, Vladimir Nabokov, J.D. Salinger, and Dorothy Parker all find their way onto Larry's shortlist, standing along previously acquired greats Trollope, Dickens, Thackeray, and Hardy. Being sensible, he approaches the biggest names in the rare book field with childish glee, and with refreshing brashness, finds himself handling copies of authors' most coveted titles, touring the New Yorker offices, and then involved in one of the biggest scandals book collecting has ever seen. Will the thrill of the chase overwhelm Larry's ability to see reason? Will his appetite outpace his resources? Join him on this journey as he discovers just how far he's willing to take his obsession.

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N. John Hall is a distinguished Professor Emeritus of English at the Bronx Community College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York. The receipient of numerous awards, he has twice been a Guggenheim Fellow. His many books include Trollope:A Biography and Max Beerhohm: A Kind of Life. He is considered one of the world's leading authorities on both Trollope and Beerhohm. Since 1967 he has lived in Greenwich Village, New York.

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Engaging and [an] informed introduction to serious book collecting...in a novelistic dressing. --Kirkus Reviews

Bibliophiles will enjoy Hall's cleverly fictionalized exploration of literary history and the thrill of seeking bookish treasures.--Booklist

A 'must' for every bibliophile and literary fiction enthusiast! A truly compelling read from beginning to end, Bibliophilia is an extraordinary novel and enthusiastically recommended. --Midwest Book Review

Bibliophilia is zippy, a consequence of its epistolary form, and amusing. It's clear that the author is among 'the gently mad' himself, as his prose clearly demonstrates his knowledge of the subject.--Fine Books & Collections

A brisk yet thorough read. Bibliophilia will likely appeal to those who love to learn about books and their authors, and to those with a yen for collecting. Larry's compulsion may prove to be contagious. --Meg Nola, Foreword Magazine

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PublisherDavid R. Godine, Publisher
Publication date2016
ISBN 10 1567925618
ISBN 13 9781567925616
BindingPaperback
Number of pages192
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