The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac

Eugene Field's 'The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac' is a charming exploration of bibliophilia, weaving together a series of treatises that delight in both the intellectual and sensuous pleasures of the book. Field's prose, steeped in personal anecdote and classical references, maneuvers through the fictionalized account of a book lover's obsession, while celebrating the artistry of bookmaking. Thi...