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PublisherBasic Books

ISBN-101541600770

ISBN-139781541600775

eBay Product ID (ePID)17050096004

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Antiques & Collectibles, History, Library & Information Science / General, World, Books, Europe / General

AuthorAndrew Pettegree, Arthur Der Weduwen

IllustratorYes

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Item Length9.8 In.

Item Height1.8 In.

Item Weight28 Oz

Item Width6.4 In.

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LCCN2021-945164

TitleLeadingThe

Book TitleLibrary : A Fragile History

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisPerfect for book lovers, this is a fascinating exploration of the history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age. Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes, or filled with bean bags and children's drawings--the history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident. In The Library , historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world's great collections, trace the rise and fall of literary tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanors committed in pursuit of rare manuscripts. In doing so, they reveal that while collections themselves are fragile, often falling into ruin within a few decades, the idea of the library has been remarkably resilient as each generation makes--and remakes--the institution anew. Beautifully written and deeply researched, The Library is essential reading for booklovers, collectors, and anyone who has ever gotten blissfully lost in the stacks.

Publication Year2021

FormatHardcover

Reviews"A sweeping, absorbing history, deeply researched, of that extraordinary and enduring phenomenon: the library."-- Richard Ovenden, "What is a 'library'? Is it a mute display of personal wealth and power, or of a humble devotion to God? A routine community resource, or a waste of taxpayers' money? In The Library , we are led nimbly through the centuries, seeing how it has been all of these things and more, as the authors place on the shelf a cornucopia of bookish history." -- Judith Flanders, author of A Place for Everything, "Offers some striking insights into the past and future of university libraries."-- Times Higher Education, "Where there are books, there will be libraries, of that we can be assured. Pettegree and Weduwen's handsome book, which is lucidly written, mercifully free of jargon and international in its ambition, ought to be in every one of them."-- The Herald, "This sweeping history of libraries is outstanding.... A history of libraries from the ancient world to yesterday, it is fetchingly produced and scrupulously researched -- a perfect gift for bibliophiles everywhere."-- Sunday Times, "Enlightening... Pettegree and der Weduwen are fascinating when they discuss great private collectors and monastic libraries, but the most important aspect of their book is its exploration of the practical and theoretical role of the library in the lives of ordinary citizens."-- The New Criterion, "[A] fascinating deep dive into the evolution of libraries... Bibliophiles should consider this a must read." -- Publishers Marketplace, "A sweeping, absorbing history, deeply researched, of that extraordinary and enduring phenomenon: the library."-- Richard Ovenden, University of Oxford

LC Classification NumberZ721.P49 2021

Number of Pages528 pages