General Info

BOOKPLATE is a traditional general stock bookstore offering a wide range of books in a broad array of categories. We emphasize the local history of the Chesapeake Bay region with a strong focas of books relating to the history and literature of Maryland's Eastern Shore as well as its colonial and revolutionary heritage. Located in historic Chesertown and situated on thembanks of the Chester River with the Chesapeake Bay a few miles away, Bookplate has an expanded section on maritime history, exploration, sailing, navigation, nautical fiction and tales of the sea. We also carry books for the maritime trade. World history, politics, and war and diplomacy are well represented with an emphasis on the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China. the fields of art, architecture, design and the decorative arts are well stocked with a large selection of books, monographs and exhibition catalogues on the textiles of Central Asia. Bookplate hosts the annual Kent county Poetry Festival, a hugely successful event co-sponsored with Wasshington College and the Kent County Arts Council, and maintains an extensive poetry section, antthology collections, as well qas books on literary criticism. Bookplate also features a large books on books section. We are constantly adding inventory to our popular sections of cooking and gardening. We have shipped books to customersm in more than 30 countries and will be pleased to ship a book to you, no matter where you call home. Bookplate is also proud to carry the complete selection of "Idiots' Books" books, prints and posters. Bookplate has partnered with the creative duo of Robbi Behr and Matthew swanson since they unveiled their highly creative style of writing and painting collaberations. More of their work can be seen at their website http://www,idiotsbooks.com.