Liz Williams

Kind Regards

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 06/09/2012

ISBN: 9781843179207

Subject: Non-Fiction

Size: EPUB 2

Extent: 192 pages

Illustration: black and white illustrations throughout

Territorial Rights: World

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Summary:

All the signs show that the worthy art of letter writing is in decline. One third of 16-year-olds have never written a letter, and in the next ten years it is predicted that first-class mail will drop by 37%. Emails and texts have overtaken the humble pen and paper as the most popular method of communication. In Kind Regards, Liz Williams explores the popular history of letter writing and how it has shaped the world today - from the early Greek philosophers, to the great letter writers Byron and Walpole and famous letters that changed the world. It also covers the invention of the fountain pen and the growth of the mail delivery system. This is the fascinating story of how a simple piece of paper revolutionized global communication and how, despite the ever-growing influence of technology, handwritten letters are regaining their value, meaning and popularity

Reviews:

This month I've been writing letters to friends, after being inspired by Kind Regards: The Lost Art of Letter-Writing

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Sales points:

  • A completely unique take on the fascinating social history of letter writing

  • Readable and engaging, Kind Regards will explore the central role letter writing has played in shaping our culture and civilisation

  • An insightful gift book that will make the perfect Christmas present for anyone with a love of the written word