Discover the enchanting world of libraries with 'Temples of Books', a stunning hardback edition by Marianne Julia Strauss. Measuring 240 x 300 mm and comprising 304 beautifully illustrated pages, this book is a celebration of the grandest libraries across the globe, from monumental baroque palaces to charming micro-libraries crafted from recycled materials. Each library is a temple of knowledge, a sanctuary where literature breathes life into the soul, offering inspiration, study spaces, and connection to a rich tapestry of human experience.

This masterpiece is more than just a visual journey; it invites you to explore the architectural wonder of libraries, highlighting their roles as cultural icons and democratic spaces within society. Temples of Books beautifully encapsulates the stories and ideals that these unique structures represent, making it a must-have for book lovers and architecture enthusiasts alike. Immerse yourself in the beauty of books and the places that house them, and experience the transformative power of literary spaces through stunning imagery and insightful narratives.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm
Pages: 304
Bind: hardback
Author: Marianne Julia Strauss Publisher: Gestalten
Publication Date: 31-01-2022

This journey to the grandest and most beautiful libraries of the world will make you fall in love with books all over again. Libraries are so much more than collections of books. They are archives of knowledge, spaces of study, sources of inspiration and connection. Among the world’s most universal and democratic places, they are also outstanding icons of architecture that re present the societies that built them. Temples of Books celebrates the world’s oldest and grandest shrines to the written word, as well as new and tiny ones: from baroque palaces to micro-libraries made of recycled plastics, and the unlikely ones in between. Looking at the diverse architecture of global libraries throughout the ages, Temples of Books goes further and explores the very idea of libraries themselves. This is a book about the beauty of books, a book for book lovers and for those who believe in the power of ideals.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.