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OverviewA must-have for every fan of literature, BOOKED inspires readers to follow in their favorite characters footsteps by visiting the real-life locations portrayed in beloved novels including the Monroeville, Alabama courthouse in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Chatsworth House, the inspiration for Pemberley in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, and the Kyoto Bridge from MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA. The full-color photographs throughout reveal the settings readers have imagined again and again in their favorite books. Organized by regions all around the world, author Richard Kreitner explains the importance of each literary landmark including the connection to the author and novel, cultural significance, historical information, and little-known facts about the location. He also includes travel advice like addresses and must-see spots. BOOKED features special sections on cities that inspired countless literary works like a round of locations in Brooklyn from Betty Smith's iconic A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN to Jonathan Lethem's MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN and a look at the New Orleans of Tennessee Williams and Anne Rice. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard KreitnerPublisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.820kg ISBN: 9780316420877ISBN 10: 0316420875 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 30 May 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsBooked provides full-color photographs of 80 famous literary locations, including To Kill a Mockingbird's courthouse in Monroeville, Ala.; the inspiration for Pride and Prejudice's Pemberley; and Memoirs of a Geisha's Kyoto Bridge. --Publishers Weekly, Spring Announcements feature If you like exploring real places related to literature, this book is a good place to start. --GeekDad Booked provides full-color photographs of 80 famous literary locations, including To Kill a Mockingbird's courthouse in Monroeville, Ala.; the inspiration for Pride and Prejudice's Pemberley; and Memoirs of a Geisha's Kyoto Bridge. --Publishers Weekly, Spring Announcements feature Author InformationRichard Kreitner is a contributing writer at The Nation magazine. His work on politics, history, and literature has also appeared in Slate, The Baffler, and The Boston Globe. A lover of books and travel, he is the author of ""The Obsessively-Detailed Map of American Literature's Most Epic Road Trip,"" featured in Atlas Obscura in 2015. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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