The World's Most Beautiful Libraries XXL Edition
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Step inside the grandest reading rooms on earth, from the Vatican to Trinity College Dublin.
Massimo Listri, the Florence-born photographer known for his architectural and interior work, turns his lens on some of the oldest and finest libraries in the world in this Taschen XXL volume. Private, public, academic, and monastic collections, some dating as far back as 766, appear in his calm, symmetrical compositions, with medieval, classical, baroque, rococo, and 19th-century rooms captured down to the painted ceilings, spiral stairs, and carved shelving.
Featured libraries include the Vatican Apostolic Library, Trinity College Library in Dublin, home of the Book of Kells, the Laurentian Library in Florence designed by Michelangelo for the Medici, Altenburg Abbey in Austria, and the Franciscan monastery library in Lima, Peru. Texts by art historian Elisabeth Sladek and library historian Georg Ruppelt explain each collection's treasures and often turbulent past. At 560 pages and 11.4 x 15.6 inches, this is a book meant to be experienced at full scale.
Book Details
- Photographer: Massimo Listri
- Authors: Elisabeth Sladek and Georg Ruppelt
- Publisher: Taschen
- Format: Hardcover, XXL, 560 pages
- Size: 11.4 x 15.6 in.
- Subjects: Architecture, historic libraries, interior photography, cultural history
- Language: English, French, German
- ISBN: 9783836535243
Styling Suggestions
- Give it a spot of its own on a sturdy coffee table, ottoman, or book stand where the XXL pages can open fully
- Make it the centerpiece of a home library or study, beside a reading lamp and a favorite chair
- Lay it flat on a large entry console as a conversation piece for guests
The Perfect Gift
A grand gift for book lovers, librarians, architects, writers, and travelers who plan trips around beautiful buildings. It is ideal for a retirement, a new home library, a milestone birthday, or a graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which libraries are in The World's Most Beautiful Libraries?
Highlights include the Vatican Apostolic Library, Trinity College Library in Dublin, the Laurentian Library in Florence, Altenburg Abbey, and a Franciscan monastery library in Lima.
How large is the XXL edition?
It measures about 11.4 x 15.6 inches, runs 560 pages, and weighs roughly 15.7 pounds, so plan on a sturdy surface.
How can I buy The World's Most Beautiful Libraries in Lafayette?
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