Books about Books

Laurie Frost / The Definitive Guide : Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials: The Original Trilogy (Coffee Table Book)

The extraordinary world of Philip Pullman's bestselling trilogy is explored in all the detail any fan of the books will ever need. With in-depth, chapter-referenced sections on characters, places,...

Lois Bridges / Open a World of Possible : Real Stories About the Joy and Power of Reading

This anthology of true-life stories by some of America's leading literacy advocates, authors and poets celebrates the joy and power of reading. Informed by the great pleasure that they derive...

Marcia Golub / I'd Rather Be Writing (Hardback)

Offers advice on the processes associated with professional writing, including how to find time, dealing with insurmountable obstacles, getting organized, and completing projects.     All...

Melvyn Bragg / 12 Books That Changed The World : How words and wisdom have shaped our lives (Large Paperback)

 In this digitised age of shared information, it is easy to take for granted the power of the printed word. Here Melvyn Bragg presents a vivid reminder of the book as agent of social, political...

Michael Hauge / Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read (Large Paperback)

Your career can be made in 60 seconds - if you make the right pitch! Master the Elevator Pitch, even when you've got less than 60 seconds. Get your screenplay or Novel read by the major power of...

Mikita Brottman / The Maximum Security Book Club: Reading Literature in a Men's Prison (Hardback)

A riveting account of the two years literary scholar Mikita Brottman spent reading literature with criminals in a maximum-security men’s prison outside Baltimore, and what she learned from...

Nancy Pearl / Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason (Large Paperback)

What to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of...

Nancy Pearl / More Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason (Large Paperback)

The response to Nancy Pearl's surprise bestseller Book Lust was astounding: the Seattle librarian and winner of the 2004 Women's National Book Award even became the model for the now-famous...

Nicholson Baker / Double Fold: Libraries and the Assault on Paper (Hardback)

Since the 1950s, our country’s greatest libraries have, as a matter of common practice, dismantled their collections of original bound newspapers and so-called brittle books, replacing them...

Perry Nodelman / The Hidden Adult: Defining Children's Literature (Large Paperback)

What exactly is a children’s book? How is children’s literature defined as a genre? A leading scholar presents close readings of six classic stories to answer these questions and offer a...

Peter Boxall & Peter Ackroyd / 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (Coffee Table Book)

For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die is a trove of reviews covering a century of memorable writing. Each work of...

Peter Kemp / The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Quotations (Hardback)

Here is a delightful and instructive compendium of the most memorable utterances of the world's most quotable writers. The Oxford Book of Literary Quotations covers all aspects of the literary life,...