If books didn’t matter, nobody would try to ban them.
In a nation struggling to cope with polarization, disinformation, acrimony, the power of books—to inform, enlighten, and inspire—is more important than ever. To honor Joyce Meskis, the legendary bookseller who founded Denver’s Tattered Cover and became a champion of First Amendment freedoms, a team including some of today’s leading publishers, booksellers, authors, and free speech activists offers reflections on the vital role of books in our nation’s cultural, civic, social, and economic life.
Why Books Still Matter includes:
. . . and other noteworthy figures from the worlds of publishing and bookselling providing unique insights into the glorious past, the embattled present, and the essential future of books.
All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom. |
WHY BOOKS STILL MATTER edited by Karl Weber
Paperback | 6 x 9 inches | 252 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1-953943-30-9
Hardcover | 6 x 9 inches | 252 pages |
ISBN-13: 978-1-953943-31-6
This book is now available for pre-order. It will be shipped on the publication date, May 7, 2024.