Book: My Autobiography
by
John Agard & Neil Packer
Order:
USA
Can
Candlewick, 2015 (2015)
Hardcover, CD, e-Book
Reviewed by Bob Walch
T
his book is kid-friendly but will also appeal to any adult who loves books. The central character here,
Book
, shares its long and illustrious life in a witty, idiosyncratic voice that not only is humorous but also suggests that Book realizes how important his place is in the development of mankind.
Y
ou'll get the inside scoop from the time when clay tablets and then papyrus scrolls were the way Book appeared on the scene to the development of paper, movable type, and e-Books which resulted in a wider and wider audience for books.
A
s Book tells his story he includes numerous tidbits about himself and how the printing techniques developed. Also included in the narrative are a number of famous quotes about books and their role in our lives.
A
nyone who loves books will be delighted to receive a copy of this unusual autobiography. I suggest purchasing four or five copies to use as holiday stocking stuffers or just as a special surprise for someone who loves reading and collecting books.
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