Buchhaim is the "City of Dreaming Books," where books are not only thrilling or funny but can also drive one to madness or even kill. Walter Moers' fantastic adventure story about the young poet Hildegunst von Mythenmetz, who uncovers the secret of a flawless manuscript, has captivated readers worldwide. Now, this tale from the adventurous realm of literature is available as a magnificent graphic novel. After years of work, Walter Moers has adapted his novel text to meet the needs of a graphic novel and has sketched hundreds of images in the form of a screenplay, which Florian Biege has brilliantly transformed into a vibrant comic in close collaboration with the author. The result is two astonishing volumes: a cinematic retelling of the novel, enriched with a glossary and a panoramic fold-out (Volume 1), and a "Making of" (Volume 2). Volume 1, "Buchhaim," tells how Hildegunst arrives in the City of Dreaming Books, how he ends up in the catacombs where book hunters threaten his life, and how he encounters the mysterious people known as the Booklings.