Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331962773 ISBN 13: 9781331962779
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of a legendary Boston bookstore, Lauriatââ â¢s, from its humble beginnings in the mid-19th century to its rise as a major institution in the world of bookselling. The author takes us through the bustling literary scene of old Boston, where bookstores were gathering places for the cityââ â¢s most prominent writers, intellectuals, and collectors. We learn about the early days of the book trade in Boston, the influence of religious publishers, and the shift towards Washington Street as the new center of bookselling. The narrative focuses on Charles E. Lauriat, a young man who entered the bookselling business at the age of thirteen and went on to establish his own successful firm. The book provides insights into the business practices of the time, including the importance of importing books from England, the rise of remainder sales, and the growing popularity of collecting first editions. Lauriat's commitment to personal service and his deep knowledge of the book world created a unique atmosphere in his store, attracting a diverse clientele, from students and scholars to well-known authors and public figures. Through Lauriat's story, the book reveals the profound impact that a bookstore can have on a community, nurturing a love of literature and fostering a sense of shared intellectual purpose. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 1331962773 ISBN 13: 9781331962779
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 1331962773 ISBN 13: 9781331962779
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 1331962773 ISBN 13: 9781331962779
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 78 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.18 inches. This item is printed on demand.