Index, A History of the

*A TIME, New Yorker, Financial Times and History Today Book of the Year*

''Hilarious'' Sam Leith
''I loved this book'' Susie Dent''
''Witty and affectionate'' Lynne Truss

Perfect for book lovers, a delightful history of the wonders to be found in the humble book index

Most of us give little thought to the back of the book - it''s just where you go to look things up. But here, hiding in plain sight, is ...