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Hidden Libraries"a wonderful testament to the power and endurance of the written word" The Age "Bibliophiles will be enthralled" Publisher's Weekly "a perfectly on point present for any reader" BookPage Discover 50 of the world's most magnificent hidden libraries each with a unique and uplifting story to tell featuring a foreword by librarian, bestselling author, and literary critic Nancy Pearl. Book swap your latest read in a cool 1950s style fridge in New Zealand
"a wonderful testament to the power and endurance of the written word" - The Age "Bibliophiles will be enthralled" - Publisher's Weekly "a perfectly on-point present for any reader" - BookPage Discover 50 of the world's most magnificent hidden libraries - each with a unique and uplifting story to tell - featuring a foreword by librarian, bestselling author, and literary critic Nancy Pearl. Book swap your latest read in a cool 1950s style fridge in New Zealand or hike through the ethereal woodlands of Eas Mor in Scotland where a hidden library in a small log cabin awaits. Each entry shares the library's mission and impact on the local community and offers fascinating stories from its resident caretaker. Inside Hidden Libraries : 50 enchanting, obscure and astounding libraries from around the world Fascinating insider knowledge and unique stories from each library's resident caretaker Captivating photos accompany every entry and the exact location of each hidden library is revealed Featured libraries include: North America - Idaho: Little Free Library in a Cottonwood Tree; California: The Prison Library Project. South America - Argentina: The Weapon of Mass Instruction; Colombia: The Biblioburro. Africa - Egypt: St Catherine's Monastery; Mali: The Timbuktu Manuscripts. Asia & the Middle East - China: The Lonely Library; Philippines: Reading Club 2000. Europe - England: Phone Booth Library; Norway: The Future Library. Oceania & Beyond - Antarctica: The Little Free Library at the South Pole; Outer Space: The International Space Station Library Written by Diana Helmuth , an award winning author who writes about subjects including travel, nature, and philosophical trends From the rare to the romantic, this extraordinary guide to our planet's hidden libraries makes the ultimate gift for literature lovers, adventurers, and dreamers alike. Nothing brings people together quite like a good book.
| EAN: | 9781837582723 |
| Farbverschnitt: | Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen. |
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 05.11.2024 |
| Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: | 208 |
| Themenüberschrift: | TRAVEL / Special Interest / Literary |
| Keyword: | libraries of the world;taschen the worlds most beautiful libraries;an english library journey;libraries book;books about libraries;books and libraries;libraries candida hofer;coffee table book;architectural digest at 100 a century of style;travel coffee table book;the bucket list 1000 adventures big and small;temples of books magnificent libraries around the world;libraries by bjarne hammer;the most beautiful libraries in the world jacques bosser;massimo listri;travel gift ideas;book lover gifts |
| Fachschema: | Englische Bücher / Reise / Welt gesamt, Pole~Welt / Bildband |
| Fachkategorie: | Orte und Menschen: Sachbuch, Bildbände |
| Länge: | 244 mm |
| Breite: | 191 mm |
| Höhe: | 19 mm |
| Gewicht: | 822 gr |
| Produktform: | Gebunden |
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