Focuses on the relationship between author and reader, describing reading as the art of extracting essences from books for our own, not the author's benefit. This book defines bookmanship as the art of adjusting literature to life. It describes reading as a courtship ending in a collaboration.
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Focuses on the relationship between author and reader, describing reading as the art of extracting essences from books for our own, not the author's benefit. This book defines bookmanship as the art of adjusting literature to life. It describes reading as a courtship ending in a collaboration.
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Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $13.43, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by University of Illinois Press.
Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $13.43, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by University of Illinois Press.
Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $13.43, good condition, Sold by KuleliBooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by University of Illinois Press.
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Good. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $13.44, good condition, Sold by HPB-Red rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by University of Illinois Press.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $14.00, good condition, Sold by Friends ofOmaha Public Library rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Omaha, NE, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by University of Illinois Press.
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Good. Size: 6x0x9; Binding is tight and square. Contents are crisp, clean, complete and undamaged. Ex-library, with expected library markings. Light shelf wear. Book was donated to Friends of Omaha Public Library.
Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $23.48, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1946 by Faber & Faber.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $35.70, fair condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $43.02, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by University of Illinois Press.
Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $47.00, poor condition, Sold by Chapter 1 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, published 1946 by Faber and Faber Limited.
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Poor. No Jacket. 292 pages (complete). An inconsiderately stored book. The cover has been much bashed about. The spine, which has the covering absent, has been neatly repaired with tape. The cover has wear and marks. Inside, the frontispage has annotations and wear. The pages are mild-mannered, annotated neatly in pencil, clear, assured and generous. fk.
Add this copy of The Reading of Books to cart. $61.44, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by University of Illinois Press.
