A richly detailed biography of the distinguished British publishing house. –
Kirkus A uniquely close-up view of 20th-century literary history. It includes fascinating stories about now-canonical works ... Brimming with humanizing details and unforgettable literary personalities, Faber's compilation will be a delight for literature fans. –
Publishers Weekly Toby Faber, the grandson of the company's founder, relates this house's story as it celebrates its 90th anniversary. He does so ingeniously, compiling it from original documents – letters, memos, catalogue copy, diary entries. It's a jigsaw puzzle that slowly comes together. The details here do consistently shine. –
New York Times The creation story of Faber is a striking drama ... Celebrating its 90th birthday this year, Faber boasts a phenomenal roster of successes ... What stays in the mind are some brilliant vignettes. –
Sunday Times Anyone with an interest in the history of English-language publishing won't want to miss this thoroughly charming history of the venerable British firm of Faber & Faber...a surprisingly jaunty, thoroughly readable look at literary publishing in the twentieth century. –
Booklist Ingeniously compiled. –
Evening Standard
