A World of Bookish Places : Travel Inspiration For Book Lovers - DK Travel

A World of Bookish Places : Travel Inspiration For Book Lovers - DK Travel

DK Travel

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  • Pages · 224 pages
  • Publication Date · 03/09/2026
  • Genre · Fiction companions
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`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- Expert input from book-loving travel writers, booksellers, bloggers, and DK's very own editorial team- 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 with illustrated maps, 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 USWhether you're planning your next city break, curating your coffee table book collection or searching for travel gifts for the book lover in your life, A World of Bookish Places invites you to embark on a truly novel adventure. DK would like to thank all the bookish folk who helped put this book together: Mark Baker, Jenn Barger, Marta Bescos, Nicola Brady, Lucy Bryson, Camila Daza, Jennifer Fernández Solano, Lucie Grace, Mary Gray, Laura Hall, Rebecca Hallett, Rachel Laidler, Thomas Lampon-Masters, Jess Lee, Martha Olivia, Rachel Preece, Alex Rennie, Jacqueline Salome, Lucy Sara-Kelly, Kristen Shoates and Charles Usher.

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