About this title: Now, for the first time, an internationally renowned photographer takes the reader on a journey to more than 20 of the most historic of these magical places, all architectural treasures. Included are national, scholarly, and religious libraries from 12 countries.
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Description: New. A photographic journey to more than twenty of the most historic of these cultural repositories, all architectural treasures-from the dramatic, baroque Library of the Institut de France in Paris, to the splendid Vatican Library in Rome, from the m. read more
"Breathtaking photography of beautiful libraries! Includes libraries in Austria, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, England, Ireland, The Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, United States and Russia. Among those included from the United States are Boston's Antenaeum, The Library of Congress and The New York Public Library.
I enjoyed the brief history on each one too...learning tidbits such as The Vatican Library is one of the "rare important institutions that "hides" its books" and "until 1613, consulted works were chained to desks". I also enjoyed learning that in The Library of The Royal Monastery of El Escorial, the books are shelved backwards by decree of King Philip II, to preserve the bindings and the titles were written on the edges of the pages facing out. Fascinating and gorgeous book!
"Loved it. Like they say, "Every library has its own history". This book is about libraries around the world. It's amazing...the pictures are just beautiful. I hope I have a library in my home."
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