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“I will quote one sentence from this text, namely, the one with which it ended. It was also the sentence which finally dissolved the writer’s block that had inhibited the author from starting work. I have since used it whenever I myself have been gripped by fear of the blank sheet in front of me. It is infallible, and its effect is always the same: the knot unravels and a stream of words gushes out on to the virgin paper. It acts like a magic spell and I sometimes fancy it really is one. But, even if it isn’t the work of a sorcerer, it is certainly the most brilliant sentence any writer has ever devised. It runs: ‘This is where my story begins.’”

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Book:The City of Dreaming Books
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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

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Walter Moers
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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