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Howard Jacobson: Second-Hand Books
Howard Jacobson reflects on his life-long passion for buying second hand books and the meaning of literature in the digital age.
"When all the books have gone our mental state will have changed. It's a question whether we'll survive."
Producer: Sheila Cook.
Last on
Sun 13 Dec 201508:48
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Howard Jacobson |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Fri 11 Dec 201520:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 13 Dec 201508:48BBC Radio 4
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