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The City of Dreaming Books

by J. Maxwell Brownjohn, Walter Moers
The City of Dreaming Books - Thryft
The City of Dreaming Books - Thryft

Discover a mesmerizing world of literature adventures.

"The City of Dreaming Books" is a delightful read for book-lovers who appreciate imaginative settings and well-crafted storytelling. Through Optimum Yarnspinner's adventures in Bookholm, readers are taken on a journey of discovery, encountering unique literary creatures, and exploring intricate book-related concepts. Moers' masterful writing and worldbuilding ensures that readers are thoroughly immersed in Bookholm's lavish scenes, while the whimsical narrative keeps them engaged from beginning to end.

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The City of Dreaming Books

by J. Maxwell Brownjohn, Walter Moers
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ISBN: 9781590201114
Authors: J. Maxwell Brownjohn, Walter Moers
Publisher: The Overlook Press
Date of Publication: 2008-08-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Young Adult
Goodreads rating: 4.39
(rated by 20947 readers)

Description

In this new Zamonian adventure, Optimus Yarnspinner, a young writer, inherits from his beloved godfather an unpublished short story by an unknown author. His search for the author’s identity takes him to Bookholm the so-called City of Dreaming Books. On entering its streets, our hero feels as if he has opened the door of a gigantic second-hand bookshop. His nostrils areassailed by clouds of book dust, the stimulating scent of ancient leather, and the tang of printer’s ink.Soon, though, Yarnspinner falls into the clutches of the city’s evil genius, Pfistomel Smyke, who treacherously maroons him in the labyrinthine catacombs underneath the city, where reading books can be genuinely dangerous.In The City of Dreaming Books, Walter Moers transports us to a magical world where reading is a remarkable adventure. Only those intrepid souls who are prepared to join Yarnspinner on his perilous journey should read this book. We wish the rest of you a long, safe, unutterably dull and boring life!
 

Discover a mesmerizing world of literature adventures.

"The City of Dreaming Books" is a delightful read for book-lovers who appreciate imaginative settings and well-crafted storytelling. Through Optimum Yarnspinner's adventures in Bookholm, readers are taken on a journey of discovery, encountering unique literary creatures, and exploring intricate book-related concepts. Moers' masterful writing and worldbuilding ensures that readers are thoroughly immersed in Bookholm's lavish scenes, while the whimsical narrative keeps them engaged from beginning to end.

  • Phantastik-Preis der Stadt Wetzlar (2005)
  • Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser for Sonderpreis (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.