{"title":"Martin Latham","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Martin Latham, a revered name in the world of literary history and bookselling. With decades of experience as a bookseller, Martin Latham brings a unique perspective to the fascinating tapestry of book culture. His writing is deeply entrenched in the world he has long inhabited, providing rich insights into the history and tradition of bookselling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into \u003cem\u003eThe Bookseller's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, a charming exploration of the age-old art of bookselling, where Latham shares his wealth of knowledge, stories, and the unexpected joys of working with books. Through engaging anecdotes and historical accounts, he shines a light on the enduring relationship between books and those who cherish them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection under the History \u0026amp; Military category will not only entertain but also educate those who wish to understand the intricate world behind the shelves. Martin Latham's works are essential for any history enthusiast or avid reader who values the profound effect books have on our history and daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-booksellers-tale-by-martin-latham-9780141991238","title":"The Bookseller's Tale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lively cultural history of the book from a charmingly idiosyncratic bookseller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The right book has a neverendingness, and so does the right bookshop.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of our love affair with books, whether we arrange them on our shelves, inhale their smell, scrawl in their margins, or just curl up with them in bed. Taking us on a journey through comfort reads, street book stalls, mythical libraries, itinerant pedlars, radical pamphleteers, extraordinary bookshop customers, and fanatical collectors, Canterbury bookseller Martin Latham uncovers the curious history of our book obsession—and his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart cultural history, part literary love letter, and part reluctant memoir, this is the tale of one bookseller and many, many books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338552529132,"sku":"9780141991238","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14714363482238.jpg?v=1743734528"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/martin-latham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}