Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morely (English) Paperback Book

Description: Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morely Originally published: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1917. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Parnassus on Wheels Christopher Morley"When you sell a man a book," says Roger Mifflin, the sprite-like book peddler at the center of this classic novella, "you dont sell him just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue--you sell him a whole new life." In this beguiling but little-known prequel to Christopher Morleys beloved Haunted Bookshop, the "whole new life" that the traveling bookman delivers to Helen McGill, the narrator of Parnassus on Wheels, provides the romantic comedy that drives this charming love letter to a life in books. Notes The prequel to Morleys bestselling novel The Haunted Bookshop. Author Biography Christopher Morley (1890-1957) was a New York newspaper columnist who wrote over one hundred books, including the bestselling novels The Haunted Bookshop and Kitty Foyle, which sold over a million copies and was made into a hit Hollywood movie. Review "Dont let its small size deceive you..the story of a traveling bookseller and the unexpected love he finds when selling his bookmobile packs a big heart."—Martha Stewart Weddings, 10 Classic Love Stories to Add to Your Reading ListPraise for The Art of the Novella"I wanted them all, even those Id already read." —Ron Rosenbaum, The New York Observer "Small wonders." —Time Out London "[F]irst-rate…astutely selected and attractively packaged…indisputably great works." —Adam Begley, The New York Observer "Ive always been haunted by Bartleby, the proto-slacker. But its the handsomely minimalist cover of the Melville House edition that gets me here, one of many in the small publishers fine Art of the Novella series." —The New Yorker "The Art of the Novella series is sort of an anti-Kindle. What these singular, distinctive titles celebrate is book-ness. Theyre slim enough to be portable but showy enough to be conspicuously consumed—tiny little objects that demand to be loved for the commodities they are." —KQED (NPR San Francisco) "Some like it short, and if youre one of them, Melville House, an independent publisher based in Brooklyn, has a line of books for you... elegant-looking paperback editions ...a good read in a small package." —The Wall Street Journal Review Quote "I wanted them all, even those Id already read." -Ron Rosenbaum, The New York Observer "Small wonders." - Time Out London " [F]irst-rate…astutely selected and attractively packaged…indisputably great works." -Adam Begley, The New York Observer "Ive always been haunted by Bartleby, the proto-slacker. But its the handsomely minimalist cover of the Melville House edition that gets me here, one of many in the small publishers fine Art of the Novella series." - The New Yorker "The Art of the Novella series is sort of an anti-Kindle. What these singular, distinctive titles celebrate is book-ness. Theyre slim enough to be portable but showy enough to be conspicuously consumed-tiny little objects that demand to be loved for the commodities they are." -KQED (NPR San Francisco) "Some like it short, and if youre one of them, Melville House, an independent publisher based in Brooklyn, has a line of books for you... elegant-looking paperback editions ...a good read in a small package." - The Wall Street Journal From the Trade Paperback edition. Description for Sales People The prequel to Morleys bestselling The Haunted Books. Uniquely told through the narration of a female protagonist. A love letter to reading and books. Part of Melville Houses acclaimed Art of the Novella series. Details ISBN1935554115 Short Title PARNASSUS ON WHEELS Publisher Melville House Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1935554115 ISBN-13 9781935554110 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Imprint Melville House Publishing Place of Publication Brooklyn Country of Publication United States Pages 144 UK Release Date 2010-08-31 AU Release Date 2010-08-31 NZ Release Date 2010-08-31 US Release Date 2010-08-31 Narrator Susan McInearny Edited by James W. Mcmanus Birth 1974 Affiliation Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Bipolar Clinic and Reseach Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications RDN Author Christopher Morely Series Art of the Novel Publication Date 2010-08-31 DEWEY 813.52 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:33381965;

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