The Loneliness of the Long Distance Book Runner

by Bill Rees

More than just a travel memoir, this book is a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside the antique book trade. Hurdling from one anecdote to the next, Bill Rees regales readers with his many adventures selling valuable books. From finding a first edition on a Parisian pub shelf to opening a store in Paris and trading rare titles with big names like Ian McEwan and Alan Sillitoe, this account is packed with amusing narrative. Driven by the joys and trials...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1906998922
• ISBN13: 9781906998929
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Parthian
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.2"