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Book Towns

Forty Five Paradises of the Printed Word

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Pub Date Mar 22 2018 | Archive Date Jun 26 2018


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Description

The so-called “Book Towns” of the world are dedicated havens of literature, and the ultimate dream of book lovers everywhere. Book Towns takes readers on a richly illustrated tour of the 40 semi-officially recognized literary towns around the world and outlines the history and development of each community, and offers practical travel advice.

Many Book Towns have emerged in areas of marked attraction, such as Ureña in Spain or Fjaerland in Norway, where bookshops have been set up in buildings including former ferry waiting rooms and banks. While the UK has the best-known examples at Hay, Wigtown and Sedbergh, the book has a broad international appeal, featuring locations such as Jimbochu in Japan, College Street in Calcutta, and major unofficial “book cities” such as Buenos Aires.

The so-called “Book Towns” of the world are dedicated havens of literature, and the ultimate dream of book lovers everywhere. Book Towns takes readers on a richly illustrated tour of the 40...


Marketing Plan

Campaign Focus:
Book Towns takes readers on a richly illustrated tour of captivating literary towns, outlining the history and development of each community, as well as offering practical travel advice. 
 
Key Selling Points:
This is the first book to assemble the history, key details and accompanying images of the world's Book Towns in one place.

Small, giftable format will ensure its appeal to both travelers and general book lovers.

Features book towns in nearly 30 countries, ensuring broad international appeal.
 
Key Campaign Activity
Review pitch to book and literature media
Feature pitch to top travel sites


Trade: Review copies to Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Shelf Awareness

Publicity/Media:

Pitch to Travel Media: Trip Advisor, Atlas Obscura, Lonely Planet, Travel Channel Online, Fodor’s Travel

 

Pitch to Book & Literature News Media: Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, The Guardian, Fine Books & Collections (review of Bookshelf), The Atlantic Online, Flavor Wire, Brain Pickings, The Reading Experience, National Public Radio – Book Critic

 

Consumer: Goodreads Giveaway 

Campaign Focus:
Book Towns takes readers on a richly illustrated tour of captivating literary towns, outlining the history and development of each community, as well as offering practical travel...


Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9780711238930
PRICE $22.99 (USD)
PAGES 192

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