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The Library : A World History
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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.show more
Product details
- Hardback | 328 pages
- 249 x 294 x 34mm | 2,330g
- 14 Oct 2013
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- London, United Kingdom
- English
- 292 illustrations, 275 in colour
- 0500342881
- 9780500342886
- 77,591
