
The Library: A World History (Hardback)
James W P Campbell (author), Will Pryce (author)
£48.00
Hardback
328 Pages /
Published: 14/10/2013
- 5+ in stock
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This spectacular book is the first single volume to tell the story of the library as a distinct building type, all around the world. Throughout the ages, book collections have served to symbolize their owners' culture and learning, and the wealthy and powerful have spent lavishly on buildings to house them. In its highest form the library became a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture into seamless, dramatic spaces. The finest libraries are repositories not just of books, but of learning, creativity and contemplation; they embody some of the highest achievements of humankind. This book recounts that history in text and images of truly outstanding quality.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
ISBN: 9780500342886
Number of pages: 328
Weight: 2310 g
Dimensions: 308 x 240 x 34 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'A fascinating read for anyone who appreciates books and the beautiful buildings they're housed in' - Elle Decoration
'A glorious study' - Sunday Telegraph
'In a lavish tribute to the architecture of libraries, the culture of learning and our ever-changing relationship with the written word from ancient to medieval modern, this great book is itself a rich library' - Saga Magazine
'A glorious study' - Sunday Telegraph
'In a lavish tribute to the architecture of libraries, the culture of learning and our ever-changing relationship with the written word from ancient to medieval modern, this great book is itself a rich library' - Saga Magazine
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