{"product_id":"9780141036618","title":"Books v. Cigarettes","description":"Author: Orwell, George\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780141036618\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 27 Oct 2008\u003cbr\u003ePages: 144 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'If our book consumption remains as low as it has been, at least let us admit that it is because reading is a less exciting pastime than going to the dogs, the pictures or the pub'  George Orwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell's entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious profession of being a critic, from freedom of the press to what patriotism really means.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48135628488862,"sku":"UBD-9780141036618","price":19.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780141036618.jpg?v=1786626079","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780141036618","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}