Contains a collection of trivia and facts about books, providing such information as literary firsts, prizewinning books, superlatives, special categories, quizzes, and a literary lexicon

The Book Book

Gilbar, Steven

Reference

St Martins Pr

The Reader's Quotation Book

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Pushcart Press

First edition. A list of thousands of great books, with descriptions, on hundreds of general topics. Listed by topic. Ink inscription on half title. xiv, 444 pages. stiff paper wrappers.. tall 8vo..

Good books: A book lover's companion

Ticknor & Fields

Presents a variety of classical and modern quotations on the art and act of reading, readers, and books

The Poet & The Prince: and other stories of forgotten Santa Barbara Writers

United States

Independently published

What is the origin of the word "book"? What is the oldest working library still in existence? What is an "enchiridion"? An "amphigory"? A "duodecimo"? Which two Nobel laureates refused the prize in literature? How many trees must sacrifice their lives to produce a thousand copies of a 96-page volume of verse? These are some of the questions posed (and answered) in this fascinating farrago of literary trivia, a treasure trove of obscure and irresistible facts, definitions, lists, and quotations that touch on every aspect of books, including their authors, publishers, printers, collectors, critics, readers, and enemies. Under headings that explore the entire history of bibliomania from "The Invention of Paper" to "Some Horror Writers' Offcial Websites," the entries in 
Bibliotopia provide the insatiably curious reader a delightfully desultory literary education, the kind one might pick up at a cocktail party on Parnassus.

Bibliotopia: Or, Mr. Gilbar's Book of Books & Catch-All of Literary Facts & Curiosities

Literary

David R. Godine, Publisher

Hungry for a little culinary trivia?
We all know that the sandwich and eggs Benedict are named after people and that Dover sole and Irish stew are named after places. But how about the Granny Smith apple or the Bing cherry, the Bermuda onion or Anaheim chile?
In Chicken a la King &amp; the Buffalo Wing, you'll find bite-sized entertaining histories of how certain foods and beverages came to be named after people or placescomplemented by more than forty-five scrumptious pull-out recipes. This fun and informative reference "menu" is perfect for foodies and language lovers alike. Bon appétit!

Chicken A La King And The Buffalo Wing: Food Names And The People And Places That Inspired Them

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking Education & Reference

Writer's Digest Books

Softcover about the famous California town

Tales of Santa Barbara: From Native Storytellers to Sue Grafton

Travel

Daniel & Daniel Pub

The Little Book of Montecito Actors

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

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