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Call Me Ishmael Phone Book : An Interactive Guide to Life-Changing Books by Stephanie Kent and Logan Smalley (2020, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSimon & Schuster

ISBN-101982140585

ISBN-139781982140588

eBay Product ID (ePID)8038520105

Product Key Features

Number of Pages224 Pages

Publication NameCall Me Ishmael Phone Book : an Interactive Guide to Life-Changing Books

LanguageEnglish

SubjectDirectories, Books & Reading

Publication Year2020

TypeNot Available

AuthorStephanie Kent, Logan Smalley

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Reference

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight13.5 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.4 in

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ReviewsPRAISE FOR THE CALL ME ISHMAEL PHONE BOOK: "Cleverly designed to resemble the print Yellow Pages of yesteryear and is packed with neat retro graphics, fun lists of phoned-in favorites, hidden literary references and other book-inspired surprises... An unbeatable gift for your favorite bookworm, this whimsical volume is a testament to the power of literature." --BookPage " The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book is a book lover's rabbit hole: engaging, quirky and wholly seductive... Beware: it's easy to get sucked in." --Shelf Awareness (starred review)

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SynopsisFor fans of My Ideal Bookshelf and Bibliophile , The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book is the perfect gift for book lovers everywhere: a quirky and entertaining interactive guide to reading, featuring voicemails, literary Easter eggs, checklists, and more, from the creators of the popular multimedia project. The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book is an interactive illustrated homage to the beautiful ways in which books bring meaning to our lives and how our lives bring meaning to books. Carefully crafted in the style of a retro telephone directory, this guide offers you a variety of unique ways to connect with readers, writers, bookshops, and life-changing stories. In it, you'll discover... -Heartfelt, anonymous voicemail messages and transcripts from real-life readers sharing unforgettable stories about their most beloved books. You'll hear how a mother and daughter formed a bond over their love for Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus , or how a reader finally felt represented after reading Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese , or how two friends performed Mary Oliver's Thirst to a grove of trees, or how Anne Frank inspired a young writer to continue journaling. -Hidden references inside fictional literary adverts like Ahab's Whale Tours and Miss Ophelia's Psychic Readings, and real-life literary landmarks like Maya Angelou City Park and the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum. -Lists of bookstores across the USA, state by state, plus interviews with the book lovers who run them. -Various invitations to become a part of this book by calling and leaving a bookish voicemail of your own. -And more Quirky, nostalgic, and full of heart, The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book is a love letter to the stories that change us, connect us, and make us human., For fans of My Ideal Bookshelf and Bibliophile , The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book is the perfect gift for book lovers everywhere: a quirky and entertaining interactive guide to reading, featuring voicemails, literary Easter eggs, checklists, and more, from the creators of the popular multimedia project. The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book is an interactive illustrated homage to the beautiful ways in which books bring meaning to our lives and how our lives bring meaning to books. Carefully crafted in the style of a retro telephone directory, this guide offers you a variety of unique ways to connect with readers, writers, bookshops, and life-changing stories. In it, you'll discover... -Heartfelt, anonymous voicemail messages and transcripts from real-life readers sharing unforgettable stories about their most beloved books. You'll hear how a mother and daughter formed a bond over their love for Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus , or how a reader finally felt represented after reading Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese , or how two friends performed Mary Oliver's Thirst to a grove of trees, or how Anne Frank inspired a young writer to continue journaling. -Hidden references inside fictional literary adverts like Ahab's Whale Tours and Miss Ophelia's Psychic Readings, and real-life literary landmarks like Maya Angelou City Park and the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum. -Lists of bookstores across the USA, state by state, plus interviews with the book lovers who run them. -Various invitations to become a part of this book by calling and leaving a bookish voicemail of your own. -And more! Quirky, nostalgic, and full of heart, The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book is a love letter to the stories that change us, connect us, and make us human.