“There were adventure stories supplied with cloths for mopping your brow, thrillers containing pressed leaves of soothing valerian to be sniffed when the suspense became too great, and books with stout locks sealed by the Atlantean censorship authorities ("Sale permitted, reading prohibited!"). One shop sold nothing but 'half' works that broke off in the middle because their author had died while writing them; another specialised in novels whose protagonists were insects. I also saw a Wolperting shop that sold nothing but books on chess and another patronised exclusively by dwarfs with blond beards, all of whom wore eye-shades.”
Quote by Walter Moers
Work
The City of Dreaming Books
In this imaginative and enchanting story, readers are transported to a city where books are not just objects of knowledge but living entities that can influence the world around them. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the power of storytelling, as characters navigate a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. more
Author
Walter Moers
Walter Moers (born May 24, 1957) is a renowned German author and cartoonist, best known for his fantasy novels, particularly the "Zamonia" series. His most famous work, "The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear," has become a bestseller in German-speaking countries and has been translated into numerous languages worldwide. Moers is celebrated for his imaginative storytelling and unique fantasy worlds. more
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