When and where did letters and books first originate? What is the sweetness of reading? Who taught camels to walk in alphabetical order? Is it good to steal books? Is it true that for the love of reading they were put to death? Is reading passion, enjoyment, relaxation and enjoyable pastime? Alberto Manguel is a well-known publisher, translator, editor and connoisseur of many languages. Among the characters in this fascinating book are writers and philosophers, saints and mere mortals are lovers of books and reading. For students of the history of culture, literature, and also just as an interesting reading.