Shelf Life is an exploration of bookselling and publishing that spans two millennia. Linking to the festival’s How We Find Our Way theme, the book demonstrates how books and bookshops are essential in helping us make sense of the world around us.
The book delves into the seismic changes of the book trade over the past forty years, as well as offering insights into the challenges and future opportunities that lie ahead for bookselling and publishing in the twenty-first century.