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Moers, Walter, 1957-

The city of dreaming books : a novel from Zamonia / by Optimus Yarnspinner ; translated from the Zamonian and illustrated by Walter Moers, whose German text was translated into English by John Brownjohn. - 455 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

pt. 1. Dancelot's bequest -- pt. 2. The catacombs of Bookholm.

Optimus Yarnspinner inherits a manuscript by an unknown writer. To track down the author, he goes to Bookholm, the City of Dreaming Books, where book-related attractions abound.

ISBN: 9781590201114 (pbk.) 1590201116 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2016591748

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Books--Fiction.
Books--Fiction.
Books.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Fiction.
Fantasy fiction.

LC Class. No.: PT2673.O293 / S7313 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 833.92