From beloved New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein, Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores invites you into the heart and soul of every community- the local bookshop, each with its own quirks, charms, and legendary stories.
Bob Eckstein is an award-winning illustrator, writer,New Yorkercartoonist, snowman expert, and author ofThe History of the Snowman(Simon & Schuster).His cartoons, OpEds, and short stories appear regularly in theNew York Times,New York Daily News, MADmagazine,Barron's, Readers Digest, The Spectator, Prospect,Wall Street Journal, Playboy,among many others.He was a columnist for theVillage Voice, New York Newsday,andTime Out New York.He has been interviewed inover 100 TV, radio and magazine spotsincluding Good Morning America andPeoplemagazine.
"Enchanting paintings...colorful quotes and anecdotes, a
testimony to the continuing vibrancy of print books." – USA
Today
“Flat-out lovely. This might be a perfect book for holiday
giving. But you might want to buy two copies, and keep one for
yourself." – Star Tribune
"Bibliophiles will rejoice at this beautiful collection celebrating
the history and lure of independent bookshops worldwide.” –
Shelf Awareness
"Footnotes visually illustrates why these shops are so
beloved. Eckstein, a cartoonist for The New Yorker, has beautifully
painted 75 of the most storied purveyors from around the
world.” – The Globe and Mail
“New Yorker cartoonist Eckstein has created a love letter to
independent bookstores around the world.” – Kirkus Review
"In a time when it seems that brick-and-mortar bookstores are
closing at a rapid clip, this book celebrates those very places,
giving us an inside look into the cherished community of local
bookshops." -Smithsonian Magazine
“Absolutely wonderful. In time Footnotes from the World’s
Greatest Bookstores will be a beautiful historical document, and
it’s surely one for the shelves of any true
bibliophile.” – Reading Addicts
"This would look great stacked on top of other random books
cascading out of your Strand tote bag for a picture that says, 'I
just got back from spending a shit ton at the
bookstore.’ “ – Above Average.com
"There's a good chance that if you're buying a book for someone,
that they're a person who likes the feel and nostalgia of
bookstores. In fact, Goldin says bookstores are rather popular
subject matter. But among the plethora of books on the
topic, Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores by Bob
Eckstein still stands out.” – Daniel Goldin, Boswell Book
Company
“Celebrates these unique places while also highlighting concerns
about the future...filled with emotional investment, inspiration,
and endless stories from the people who run bookstores and those
who love them.“ – BookWitty
“Charming.” – Miami Herald
"Wonderful homage."– Reader’s Digest
One of the Wall Street Journal’s "Most Anticipated Books of Fall
2016"
“A national treasure.” - David Plotz, Slate
"A truly stunning book with beautiful images of some amazing
bookshops this is a lovely read and a great collectable to cherish
forever." - Books Bird
"It's WONDERFUL!!! Beautiful, fun to read, interesting.” – Roz
Chast
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