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Protectors of the Written Word
A love letter to all book lovers.
Protectors of the Written Word is a narrative non-fiction book telling the extraordinary stories of people - from all around the world - who have dedicated their lives to spreading the joys of reading. A much needed reminder of the goodness of humanity in our current times.
25 fascinating stories of remarkable book lovers.
Some of the best examples of the goodness of humanity.
Mohammed Aziz
In the bursting alleys of the Rabat's old town in Morocco lies a bookshop like no other. Mohammed Aziz has been sitting here inspiring passing shoppers for over 70 years to pick up a book and immerse themselves in new knowledge, stories and wonder. But it turns out that his story is as fascinating as the tales he speaks about...
Antonio La Cava
There's a small village in Southern Italy called Ferrandina. That's where Maestro La Cava lives. He's a retired teacher who turned his can into something incredible: a mobile library. Everyday, he drives it up and down the hills of Ferrandina to bring the magic of books to kids in remote schools to ensure that their lives are full of wonder.
Aurora Pinto
Once a vibrant bookshop, Livraria Lello, a century-old bookshop, faced bankruptcy. That's when Aurora Pedro Pinto stepped in. With the help of her family, she restored the old bookshop and gave it new wings to help it thrive once more in today's age. Today, Livraria Lello attracts book lovers from all around the world is has been coined as the most beautiful bookshop in the world.
Francois Jousseaume
In the heart of Paris, tucked beneath the vaulted glass roof of Galerie Vivienne, stands a bookshop that has withstood revolutions, world wars, and the digital age. Librairie Jousseaume has been in François’s family for over 130 years, but now he stands alone, fighting to preserve a literary sanctuary in a city racing forward. Step inside the world of a man who has dedicated his life to keeping history alive—one book, one memory, one story at a time.
Happy to support this after your amazing previous book.
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Signed up on Kickstarter just to pledge for this cool book! Looking forward to being an early backer!
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Loved the 1st book!
So I'm definitely sure I'll love this too! Pre-ordered.
Gorgeous cover.
Anyone else just blindly pre-ordered immediately without even looking?
Pre-ordered in a heart-beat
I'm back again looking forward to this one.
Congrats Vinny!
Had no doubt it would be fully funded so quickly ..... 80 minutes !!
Can't wait!
Happy to be part of this adventure! 🤗
What a gorgeous new tome!
Yeesssss happy to be back fellow bookworms
Amazing!
Happy to be back. The quality of the 1000 libraries book was phenomenal. You really know what you're doing
Pre-ordered!
Can't wait to have both of your beautiful books sat on my bookshelf.
Wow just wow!
This book looks like it's going to be amazing :)
Great project.
Happy to support this project! Loved the previous one☺
Watch Miriam Margolyes
AKA Professor Sprout in Harry Potter, praise the author and 1000 Libraries.
The oldest bookseller of Rabat, Morocco.
Discover the heartwarming story behind Mohammed Aziz, an orphan turned bookseller.
The 1000 Libraries mission.
To make books accessible to all children in the world, no matter their economic circumstances.
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