As soon as i opened this book, i was overcome with awe by the splendor and magnificence of these libraries. The library holds almost 160,000 volumes many of which date back as far as the 8th century. Twelve of the worlds most beautiful bookshops in pictures. His new book, the worlds most beautiful libraries, includes views inside such rarefied locations as the palafoxiana library in pueblo, mexico and the bibliotheque saintegenevieve in paris, france. Nov 03, 2019 here are just six of the worlds most beautiful libraries. She also publishes regularly on the respective themes. Best libraries in the world coolest libraries 2020. The worlds most beautiful libraries gefotografeerd door. In a new taschen book, the photographer massimo listri travels around the world to some of the oldest libraries, revealing unique architecture.
Look inside the worlds most beautiful libraries in a new. The worlds most beautiful libraries conde nast traveler. Mar 19, 2020 easily one of the most beautiful libraries in the u. Apr 25, 2019 sometimes you just want to lose yourself in a beautiful library. Theres something about them that still attracts people, however whether its their magnificent architecture or the unmistakable smell of books and dust, scholars and dreamers alike still enjoy perusing their hoards of literary treasures. Enjoy and thanks for watching preorder zenith hardcover. From an underground carpark in china to a converted theatre in argentina, take a look at some of the most stunning bookshops around the world. Jun 19, 2015 from an underground carpark in china to a converted theatre in argentina, take a look at some of the most stunning bookshops around the world a novel oasis. Though they are losing ground to the e book and the audio book, libraries were once central hubs of human intellectual progress. The pictures of frescoes and paintings will take your breath away. Often touted as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, and appropriately nicknamed the cathedral of books, the peabody library was built in 1887 under the direction of architect. Massimos book, the worlds most beautiful libraries.
The worlds most beautiful libraries is above all a culturalhistorical pilgrimage to the heart of our halls of learning, to the stories they tell, as much as those they gather in printed matter along polished shelves. The worlds most beautiful libraries xxl multilingual edition hardcover may 27, 2019. Apr 09, 2019 book lovers, therefore, are a strange bunch. One of the most famous manuscripts is the book of kells. The worlds most beautiful libraries is a new coffee table book published by taschen showing the incredible interiors of libraries. Jul 18, 2019 inaugurated in 2002, bibliotheca alexandrina aims to recapture the spirit and scholarship of the ancient worlds largest and most comprehensive library. Aug 15, 2018 however, with the release of florencebased photographer massimo listris new book, the worlds most beautiful libraries to be released by taschen on august 30, thats all going to change. Best libraries in the world most beautiful libraries. I was extremely impressed with nearly every library. Mar 10, 2017 with history dating all the way back to 1826, the state library of new south wales is one of the oldest, not to mention most beautiful, libraries in australia. Ruppelt writes in an essay for the worlds most beautiful libraries, a new book of images by. Most beautiful libraries in the world by jacques bosser.
Library of parliament is the main information repository and research resource for the parliament of. Easily one of the most beautiful libraries in the u. Here, a look at some of the most beautiful libraries around the world. Wars and fires have ravaged libraries, most notably the library of alexandria, but also lesserknown ones like pragues strahov monastery library, which was destroyed by fire only to then suffer.
For the last couple years, jill harness has been rounding up the worlds most beautiful libraries by continent. The professions crown jewels are on display in this engaging pictorial tour of 23 libraries in europe and the united states, yielding what could be the most beautiful photography book ever on libraries. Jul 29, 2018 a recent article published and since taken down by forbes suggesting that amazon should replace local libraries in order to save taxpayers money ignited a fierce twitter backlash among book lovers, librarians, and fans of libraries both renowned and humble. The worlds largest monastery library was built in 1776 and is known for its baroque architecture, art and manuscripts the worlds most beautiful libraries is published by. Look inside the worlds most beautiful libraries in a new 560page.
Enchanting pictures of beautiful libraries around the world. The worlds most beautiful libraries popsugar smart living. This lovely library is not only the oldest in switzerland, but one of the oldest and most important monastery libraries in the world. The worlds most beautiful libraries in pictures art and design. If danielle bernsteins new book isnt about fashion, whats it about anyway. Beautiful libraries around the world every booklover should. The worlds most beautiful libraries, features images taken by listri of the oldest and finest libraries around the world, from medieval to 19thcentury. Jul 05, 2018 while a number of libraries dazzle with their historic architecturethere are quite a number of baroque halls with gorgeous detailingthere are also modern masterpieces impressing with unusual designs. This is by far the most beautiful book i have ever i accidentally stumbled upon this book in the library one day and am very grateful that i did. Most books of this kind i expect to be impressed by, if im lucky, 50% of whats presented. Her special field is the history of the baroque art and architecture and she is an active researcher and teacher, among others in vienna, rome and zurich. As jacques bosser notes in his book the most beautiful libraries in the world, the plan for the twostory library in the abbeys northern wing is a. The italian photographer massimo listris new book the worlds most beautiful libraries showcases 55 of the most gorgeous libraries across the globe dating as far back to 766.
With history dating all the way back to 1826, the state library of new south wales is one of the oldest, not to mention most beautiful, libraries in australia. The worlds most beautiful libraries 11 of the worlds most beautiful libraries. Browsing its pages on a reading desk is as sublime an experience as looking at the images enlarged to 200 cm by 160 cm on the walls of the bassano saal, kunsthistorische museum, vienna, where i first saw many of these same compositions a few years ago. Featured libraries include the saintegenevieve library in paris, france, the allwhite mafra palace library in portugal my favorite, and trinity college library. Feb 29, 2020 the jocelyn louise anderson childrens library on floor 1m, for example, is a 12,200 square foot room with beautiful high ceilings and places for children to play, climb, and blow off energy. From the mighty halls of ancient alexandria to the coffered ceilings of the morgan. To celebrate these monumentally important ones, weve complied a list of the most magnificent libraries. Sometimes you just want to lose yourself in a beautiful library. The worlds most beautiful libraries in pictures art and. Like many old european libraries, it began as a monastery, and is known for its beautiful frescoes, painted on the ceiling for library goers to admire.
Inside the worlds most beautiful libraries libraries around the world. New book shows off the most beautiful libraries in the world. The worlds most beautiful libraries gefotografeerd door massimo listri. Jun 30, 2019 like many old european libraries, it began as a monastery, and is known for its beautiful frescoes, painted on the ceiling for library goers to admire. Beautiful libraries around the world every booklover. There are few things in this world more breathtaking than a grand, lovely library. And while it s the books and facilities that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work that little bit harder.
The original library of alexandria housed the largest collection of books and manuscripts of its time and was regarded as the capital of knowledge before it was destroyed in a fire nearly 2,000 years ago. The most beautiful libraries in the world by jacques bosser. Libraries as a whole are a marvel a marvel because they present, within a relatively small space, the world as it is, as it was and how it possibly will be, as well as how it should be and could be, writes georg ruppelt in the introduction of the worlds most beautiful libraries. Gallen is undoubtedly one of the worlds most beautiful libraries. Oct 15, 2019 ten of the worlds most beautiful libraries. Stuttgart city library library porn while some have teased that the alreadyiconic building resembles a prison, all find themselves wowed by its interior. Travel with massimo listri to the oldest and finest libraries around the world, to the heart of our halls of learning, with this xxl collection. Here they are all in one place, in no particular order.
Worlds most beautiful libraries what should i read next. The worlds most beautiful libraries xxl multilingual edition ruppelt, georg. World s most beautiful libraries the earliest libraries date as far back as 2600 bc, these institutions are a tribute to the progress and knowledge of the human race and pay homage to our great history and our achievements as a civilization. A lavishly illustrated new book pays homage to the cathedrals of free knowledge that are libraries, from the 1600s until today.
Jul 24, 20 for the last couple years, jill harness has been rounding up the world s most beautiful libraries by continent. At once a bibliophile beauty pageant, an ode to knowledge, and an evocation of the particular magic of print, massimo listri. Listri also includes descriptions and histories of each library. Herewith, we look at 10 of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Photographer massimo listri travelled the globe in order to capture some of the worlds most beautiful libraries during his 30year search. Jul 12, 2017 one of the most famous manuscripts is the book of kells. The books are impressive, sure, but the cathedral likeatrium, marble floors, and wroughtiron details are the main draw here. The variety of their worlds is as limitless as human knowledge. Apostolic library, trinity college library, home to the book of kells and book of. Beautiful libraries around the world every booklover should visit video george peabody library, baltimore, maryland. Inaugurated in 2002, bibliotheca alexandrina aims to recapture the spirit and scholarship of the ancient world s largest and most comprehensive library. Oct 12, 2017 10 of the worlds most beautiful libraries open to the public the most beautiful libraries open for visits because the only thing better than a holiday read is a holiday library julia buckley. Here are just six of the worlds most beautiful libraries.
In honor of the live action beauty and the beast release, i wanted to share some of the worlds most beautiful libraries with you. Medieval chambers and vast 19thcentury libraries covered rich mahogany captured in stunning pictures. Calgary central library is one of the worlds most beautiful. His new book, the worlds most beautiful libraries, includes views inside such rarefied locations as the palafoxiana library in pueblo, mexico. The text is lucid and written in such a manner that even a layman will be interested in the topic. Mar 23, 2017 in honor of the live action beauty and the beast release, i wanted to share some of the worlds most beautiful libraries with you. Even if youre not a book lover, these photos will make you want to save your local library.
Indeed, it may be the most beautiful book i have ever held. Turning darkness into light, which contains the four gospels in latin based on a vulgate text, written on vellum. The worlds most beautiful libraries in pictures art. Whether they feature sleek, eyecatching architecture or extravagant interiors, the 50 libraries on this list are the most beautiful in the world. Aug 16, 2018 his new book, the worlds most beautiful libraries, includes views inside such rarefied locations as the palafoxiana library in pueblo, mexico and the bibliotheque saintegenevieve in paris, france. While the library is home to many rare volumes, the most famous item in its collection is one of the world s largest, a photo book of bhutan by michael hawley. Aug 01, 2018 the worlds largest monastery library was built in 1776 and is known for its baroque architecture, art and manuscripts the worlds most beautiful libraries is published by taschen facebook. The professions crown jewels are on display in this engaging pictorial tour of 23 libraries in europe and the united states, yielding what could be the most beautiful photography book. Turning darkness into light, which contains the four gospels in latin based on a vulgate text, written on. The sparkling calgary library recently celebrated its first anniversary as one of the most architecturally stunning libraries in the world. Scroll through for a peek at some of the worlds oldest libraries, boasting everything from exquisite spiral staircases to elaborate ceiling paintings. In fall 2019, hunters point community library opened in. Most beautiful libraries in the world part 1 youtube. See more ideas about beautiful library, dream library and home libraries.
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