Ian NorrieReseñas

The book comprises biographical essays on eleven prominent figures of the British book trade, from Basil Blackwell to Alan Steele. It constitutes a vivid outline history of the British book trade in the twentieth century

As well as containing family history and many stories of travels, it includes insider accounts of London bookselling, the High Hill Bookshop, the Booker Prize, the National Book League, Booksellers' Association, Society of Bookmen and the National Life Story Collection. Informative and enjoyable.