If you’ve ever planned a trip around a bookstore, sought out a hidden library, or detoured for a literary landmark, this book is for you. Created by people who feel the same, A World of Bookish Places is a celebration of literary travel, written for book lovers who love to travel and travelers who love books. You’ll discover:
- A beautifully designed gift book, featuring a foil-rich cover, ribbon marker, marble-effect endpapers, and illustrations throughout
- A collection of 35 iconic literary cities, including London, New York, Paris, Chicago, and Washington, DC – plus an additional 24 bookish cities in the book’s directory
- Must-visit book nooks and landmarks, like cozy indie bookstores, welcoming libraries, historic author homes, and literary cafés
- Expert input from book-loving travel writers, booksellers, bloggers, and DK's very own editorial team
- Gorgeous photography and bespoke illustrations that capture the unique atmosphere and aesthetic of every destination
- Curated reading lists for each city, featuring the essential fiction, non-fiction, and poetry to whet your appetite for each city
- Literary walking tours with illustrated maps, including a walk through Dante’s Florence, an hour’s stroll through Jimbocho Book Town in Tokyo, and an on-foot tour of the Harlem Renaissance in New York City
