BOOKS ALIVE

by Vincent Starrett ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 11, 1940

This is a book on the amenities of the book lover, not a book on book collecting. A potpourri of chit-chat about books and authors that reveals pleasant sidelights on the literary world. There are chapters on writing partners, on forgery, plagiarism, castaway and island literature, soldier authors, authors who have written books in jail, detectives, unfinished books, romans a clef, writing doctors, etc., etc. He ranges from modern to classic, and presents his material with personal affection, with a sprightliness reminiscent of Newton's bibliophile leanings. Grand for the bookish.

Pub Date: Oct. 11, 1940

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Random House

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1940

Categories: NONFICTION