A World of Bookish Places - DK Travel

‘This book is packed with wanderlust fuel for the adventurous book addict.’ Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights, BathIf you’ve ever planned a trip around a bookshop, sought out a hidden library or detoured for a literary landmark, this book is for you. Created by people who feel the same, A World of Bookish Places is a celebration of literary travel, written for book lovers who love to travel and travellers who love books.You’ll discover: - A beautifully designed gift book, featuring a foil-rich cover, ribbon marker, marble-effect endpapers and illustrations throughout- A collection of 35 iconic literary cities, including London, Bath, Paris, Chicago and Washington, DC – plus an additional 24 bookish cities in the book’s directory- Must-visit book nooks and landmarks, like cosy indie bookshops, welcoming libraries, historic author homes and literary cafés- Gorgeous photography and bespoke illustrations that capture the unique atmosphere and aesthetic of every destination- Curated reading lists for each city, featuring the essential fiction, non-fiction and poetry to whet your appetite for each city- Literary walking tours, including a walk through Dante’s Florence, an hour’s stroll through Jimbocho Book Town in Tokyo and an on-foot tour of the Harlem Renaissance in New York City- Spotlights on beloved book towns and regions, such as Hay-on-Wye in the UK, Aracataca in Colombia, and Concord, Massachusetts in the U
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