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More Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops

by Jen Campbell

"Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops" was a "Sunday Times" bestseller, and could be found displayed on bookshop counters up and down the country. This book includes tales from the antiquarian bookshop where the author, and includes a selection of 'Weird Things...' sent in from other booksellers across the world.

FORMAT
Hardcover
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops was a Sunday Times bestseller, and could be found displayed on bookshop counters up and down the country. The response to the book from booksellers all over the world has been one of heartfelt agreement: it would appear that customers are saying bizarre things all over the place - from asking for books with photographs of Jesus in them, to hunting for the best horse owner's manual that has a detailed chapter on unicorns.



Customer: I had such a crush on Captain Hook when I was younger. Do you think this means I have unresolved issues?



More Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops has yet more tales from the antiquarian bookshop where Jen Campbell works, and includes a selection of 'Weird Things...' sent in from other booksellers across the world. The book is illustrated by the BAFTA winning Brothers McLeod.

Notes

A second collection of unusual things that customers say in bookshops, following the bestselling first volume. Booksellers all over the world realised they were not alone, and now their unusual things are also featured. They include customers asking for books with photos of Jesus in them, and hunting for the best horse owner's manual that has a detailed chapter on unicorns. Illustrated by the BAFTA winning Brothers McLeod.

Author Biography

Jen Campbell grew up in the North East of England, and graduated from Edinburgh University with an MA in English Literature. She's a published poet and short story writer. She lives in North London where she works at Ripping Yarns bookshop.

Long Description

Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops was a Sunday Times bestseller, and could be found displayed on bookshop counters up and down the country. The response to the book from booksellers all over the world has been one of heartfelt agreement: it would appear that customers are saying bizarre things all over the place - from asking for books with photographs of Jesus in them, to hunting for the best horse owner's manual that has a detailed chapter on unicorns.Customer: I had such a crush on Captain Hook when I was younger. Do you think this means I have unresolved issues? More Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops has yet more tales from the antiquarian bookshop where Jen Campbell works, and includes a selection of 'Weird Things...' sent in from other booksellers across the world. The book is illustrated by the BAFTA winning Brothers McLeod.

Promotional "Headline"

A follow up to the bestselling Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops .

Description for Sales People

The perfect gift for booksellers and bookworms alike.

Details

ISBN1472106334
Author Jen Campbell
Year 2013
ISBN-10 1472106334
ISBN-13 9781472106339
Media Book
Publisher Constable & Robinson
Language English
Pages 128
Place of Publication London
Country of Publication United Kingdom
DEWEY 082
Illustrations Cartoons throughout
Imprint Constable
Format Hardcover
Audience General/Trade
UK Release Date 2013-04-18
Publication Date 2013-04-17
NZ Release Date 2013-04-17
AU Release Date 2013-04-17

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