A picture book that showcases the unique bookstores of the world at a glance.
Capturing the distinct beauty of moments where people, books, and spaces come together.
Bestselling picture book author Maria Ivashkina presents a stunning new book that unfolds the stories of extraordinary bookstores from around the world through breathtaking illustrations. While her previous work, If You Could Name Your Heart, collected poetic words from across the globe, this latest book highlights the enchanting spaces that bring books and people together—bookstores. Life Pattern Korea. Stepping away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, readers can slowly flip through the pages and immerse themselves in the romantic yet intellectual atmosphere that only a bookstore can provide.
To celebrate the release of the Korean edition, Bookstores Around the World includes two specially featured independent bookstores in Korea, in addition to 25 unique bookstores worldwide. From a bookstore housed in a 13th-century church, to one inside a converted tango hall, to a floating bookstore, a bookshop where visitors can sleep among the shelves, and even a store that sells only one book—each of these spaces holds its own history, character, and charm. Life Pattern Korea.
This book is a love letter to those who instinctively step into bookstores whenever they pass by, wandering through the aisles, flipping through pages, and finding solace in the presence of books. Serving as both a gentle guide and an affectionate archive, Bookstores Around the World invites readers into the diverse and welcoming world of bookstores that open their doors each day, waiting to be discovered. Life Pattern Korea.
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Author: 마리야 이바시키나, 벨랴코프 일리야
Publisher: 윌북 Will Books (2024)
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