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Title: Casanova Was a Book Lover: And Other Naked Truths and Provocative Curiosities About the Writing, Selling, and Reading of Books by John Maxwell Hamilton ISBN: 0-14-100233-6 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 30 October, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.62 (8 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A complete literary toast to the written word
Comment: John Maxwell Hamilton, in Casanova was a book lover, obviously researched his material extensively. Yet a credit to him is the fact that this book is the opposite of dry. Casanova was a Book Lover is wetter than the Amazon(no pun intended) Rain Forest, as he adds dashes of wit to his wisdom regarding his subject matter. There were passages I literally laughed out loud even as my uneducated (respectively speaking) brain soaked up his tidbits of knowledge. This text isnt perfect obviously, and confession time I skimmed a page here and there. Overall though it is arguably the best book on books writtin within the last decade. Perhaps the greatest compliment is his ability and agility in appealing to both the Literrati, and layperson in this book;s text and factiods. A fine touch of irony in that he seems disparaging of the Amazon review process, and I see his point in many ways, yet his work gets glowing reviews(mine isnt first or hopefully last). Well done Mr Hamilton, though you may snort if you happen to come across this review teehee, I stand by my critique.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Book Dedicated.........To Me! (and to all reviewers)
Comment: Mr. Hamilton dedicates this book to all reviewers, on the theory that only someone very ungracious would pan a book dedicated to them. At least in my case, he need not worry. I loved this book.
The theme connecting these diverse chapters is the writing, selling and reading of books. Hamilton brings a scholar's learning and a sharp-edged wit to the page, making the journey both educational and fun. Here you'll learn about the most frequently stolen books, why politicians shouldn't write books, what goes on behind the scenes at the Library of Congress, how and why authors abuse dedications and acknowledgements, and lots more. In fact, except for a rather greedy wish for more, I don't see how I could have enjoyed this book to a greater degree.--William C. Hall
Rating: 4
Summary: Casanova Was a Book Lover
Comment: Hamilton can be witty or hilarious depending on the subject. He is erudite, but plain spoken. His book is well researched. Unfortunately, he can occasionally be a bit dry. If you like books on books than this is worth your time, if not than you may still enjoy the humor within.
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Title: Among the Gently Mad: Strategies and Perspectives for the Book-Hunter in the 21st Century by Nicholas A. Basbanes ISBN: 0805051597 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, Inc. Pub. Date: 06 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Biblioholism: The Literary Addiction by Tom Raabe ISBN: 1555912400 Publisher: Fulcrum Pub Pub. Date: 01 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Warmly Inscribed : The New England Forger and Other Book Tales by Lawrence Goldstone, Nancy Goldstone ISBN: 031226268X Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Pub. Date: 20 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: The Anatomy of Bibliomania by Holbrook Jackson ISBN: 0252070437 Publisher: Univ of Illinois Pr (Trd) Pub. Date: November, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Speaking of Books : The Best Things Ever Said About Books and Book Collecting by Rob Kaplan, Harold Rabinowitz ISBN: 0609608525 Publisher: Crown Pub. Date: 17 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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