To be published 06/10/2022…
This is a book for booklovers, by booklovers, and about book lovers. Set in Sotheran’s bookstore on the much neglected Sackville Street in London, apprentice Oliver tackles the unexpected ups and downs of the rare book trade.
The anecdotes in this book are all written with a touch of fiction and a touch of dark humour. At times it is difficult to tell where the truth ends and where the exaggeration begins. There is a specific kind of ironic tone to the narrative voice which almost dares you to disbelieve or question him. It is this narrative voice that transforms a simple non-fiction book and a motley collection of real-life scenarios into an awe-inducing peek into a world of unfathomable mystery.
Inspired by the Sotheran’s slightly disreputable twitter account, this book adds the depth that just cannot be found in 280 characters. And if I wasn’t already following their twitter this book would definitely motivate me to sign up!
Escape to the Bookshelf 