As a bookseller, I absolutely love books on books and what happens with publishers and their world. In a nutshell, this elegantly written book is about glorious days of two rival independent New York publishers and their long fights over work and the attractions of a iconic female poet. I love the way the story has got so many layers and every individual character has got their own to tell. The epicentre of the book is about the poet Ida Perkins who brings betrayal, drama,secrets and rivalry to the story. This wonderful book will appeal to people who love books full stop. The examples of Ida Perkins's poetry bring an added bonus.