Merilyn Simonds | Writer

Articles tagged with: Stephen King

Where do Books Come From?

Where do Books Come From?

January 28th, 2018 Book Creation, book history

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In one creation tale, from Tumblr’s
zwischendenstuehlen, books are hatched as tiny tomes — blind and naked creatures. Diligently, the writer makes little jackets to keep them warm during the first dark season of their lives. Those that make it through their various trials grow up to be big and strong and wise, taking their place on the shelf beside their older sisters and brothers.

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