{"product_id":"2026200005197-secondhand-a-choice-of-ornaments","title":"A Choice of Ornaments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: rip on front of jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve into a sophisticated \"commonplace book\" that serves as a self-portrait through the words of others. In A Choice of Ornaments, the multi-talented Nicolas Bentley—famed illustrator, author, and publisher—assembles a deeply personal anthology of prose and poetry that has shaped his own life and worldview.\n\nRather than a simple collection of quotes, Bentley organizes these \"ornaments\" into thematic chapters covering everything from love and dining to death and the arts. He bridges the excerpts with his own elegant and witty commentary, creating a seamless dialogue between himself and great thinkers across history. The result is a charming, intellectual journey that offers readers a glimpse into the mind of a quintessential 20th-century man of letters. This Readers Union edition is a perfect companion for those who appreciate the art of the essay and the beauty of curated literary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750352728283,"sku":"2026200005197-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2beba43e-852d-42eb-b2ac-140532a66667.png?v=1778094911","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200005197-secondhand-a-choice-of-ornaments","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}