{"product_id":"9788416461004","title":"Read to tell the tale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReading to Tell the Tale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating journey through the universe of rare, curious, and forgotten books, narrated by a passionate bibliophile. José Luis Melero Rivas combines a love of literature with the art of hunting for publishing treasures, offering a tour of the novel-worthy lives of unknown authors, anecdotes about antiquarian booksellers, and discoveries made at flea markets. This book is a celebration of reading as a pleasure, where the unusual and the amusing hold as much value as the great, established works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading to Tell the Tale is a work that delves into the world of eccentric bibliography and the characters who inhabit it. The author, a self-confessed bibliophile, guides us through stories of hard-to-find books and writers whose lives, often absurd, became their best work. The book explores the relationship between collectors, antiquarian booksellers, and the flea markets where valuable pieces are hidden for little money. More than an erudite essay, it is a personal chronicle of iconoclastic, useless, and amusing readings that reclaims the pleasure of reading without solemnity. The volume, which is part of the \"Los Libros de la Falsa\" collection, is in itself a collector's item for book lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe bibliography of rare and curious books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the bibliophile and their passion for old books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe life and work of forgotten or little-known authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe world of antiquarian booksellers, flea markets, and antique shops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReading as a playful, iconoclastic, and non-academic experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at bibliophiles, collectors of unique editions, and voracious readers who enjoy discovering literary rarities. It is also ideal for those who appreciate unusual stories about eccentric writers and the pleasure of hunting for books at flea markets and second-hand bookstores. It is not intended for those seeking conventional literary analysis, but rather for those who value literature from a more personal, curious, and fun perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth knowledge of marginal authors and works that have been left out of the literary canon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnecdotes and stories that humanize the world of books, from the collector to the bookseller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA playful and passionate perspective on reading, far removed from academic solemnity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInspiration to start or fuel your own search for bibliographical treasures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the value of the useless and the rare in literary culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Melero Rivas, José Luis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Xordica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Reportage and collection of journalistic articles, Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Los Libros de la Falsa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 403 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading to Tell the Tale is a work that connects directly with the reader who feels a passion for books as both objects and vehicles for stories. José Luis Melero Rivas strikes a balance between erudition and entertainment, offering an accessible text full of discoveries. His focus on the curious and the forgotten makes it an especially attractive read for those looking for something different within the genre of books about books. The Xordica paperback edition, part of the \"Los Libros de la Falsa\" collection, makes it manageable and affordable for any bibliography enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XORDICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407302451547,"sku":"9788416461004","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841646100.jpg?v=1781852065","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416461004","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}