The perfect gift for book lovers 'This book is packed with wanderlust fuel for the adventurous book addict.' Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, Bath If 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, and Chicago - plus additional bookish cities in the book's directory - Must-visit book nooks and landmarks, like cosy indie bookshops, welcoming libraries, historic author homes and literary cafes - 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 through Tokyo's Jimbocho Book Town, and features on book towns and regions, such as Hay-on-Wye in the UK

Details

ISBN13: 9780241823064
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 224
Edition:
Publication Date: 22 Sep 2026
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Publication City, Country: United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 22.5(H)x17.5(L)x2.2(W)657
Weight (gm): 657

Author Biography

Instantly recognizable for our bold visual design, DK Travel has been helping people explore the world for over 30 years. From our classic DK Eyewitness guides to the utterly unique Top 10 pocket series, our practical books combine striking photography, cultural insights, and best-in-class maps to make every trip special. And that's only part of our story. We also publish inspiring coffee-table collections and stories that celebrate the people, places, and passions that fuel your armchair wanderlust. Whether you're dreaming, planning, or reminiscing, DK Travel brings the world to you, wherever you want to go.

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