"B is for Bibliophile" by O.E. Zelmanovich and Lauren Simkin Berke

We are thrilled to host sixth-generation Pitssburgher, O.E. (Zoë) Zelmanovich, and Brookylnite, Lauren Simkin Berke, in-store to launch their book, B is for Bibiophile: a gorgeously designed, Abcdaire of book terms.

This stylish ABC book about books and book-making is a wry, witty compendium, pervaded by a love of books.

“A book about books for book lovers of all ages. B Is For Bibliophile is the meta-abecedarium for all the current and future teachers, librarians, writers, and readers in your life.” ―Brian Selznick, Caldecott-winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret

B is for bibliophile.

D is for dog-eared.

M is for marginalia.

V is for verso.

In these pages, book lovers of all ages are invited to tour through the ABCs of books, with cartoon protagonist Guy as their guide. Excitingly, the book also works to perform what it shares, giving us a gatefold to define gatefold, a die-cut to exemplify what a die-cut is, and so on.

Cleverly conceived and beautifully made, this book is both delightful and edifying―a sheer pleasure to hold in the hand and leaf through. This is a fully illustrated book about books that belongs on the shelves of book lovers both young and old.

O.E. (Zoë) ZELMANOVICH is a sixth-generation Pittsburgher who thrives in communities of dreamers and doers. They have had many book-related jobs and hobbies, including freelance book indexing since 2007.

LAUREN SIMKIN BERKE is a Brooklyn based illustrator, bookmaker, and educator. Though mainly working at drawing, painting, and printmaking, Lauren can often be found reading, writing, futzing, and pondering.

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