listri massimo ruppelt georg sladek elisabeth the world’s most beautiful libraries
Listri Massimo, Ruppelt Georg, Sladek Elisabeth The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries
Exceptional access to the world’s illustrious libraries From the mighty halls of ancient Alexandria to the coffered ceilings of the Morgan Library in New York, human beings have had a long, enraptured relationship with libraries. Like no other concept and like no other space, the collection of knowledge, learning, and imagination offers a sense of infinite possibility. It’s the unrivaled realm of discovery, where every faded manuscript or mighty clothbound tome might reveal a provocative new idea, a far-flung fantasy, an ancient belief, a religious conviction, or a whole new way of being in the world. In this new photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries to reveal their architectural, historical, and imaginative wonder. Through great wooden doors, up spiraling staircases, and along exquisite, shelf-lined corridors, he leads us through outstanding private, public, educational, and monastic libraries, dating as far back as 766. Between them, these medieval, classical, baroque, rococo, and 19th-century institutions hold some of the most precious records of human thought and deed, inscribed and printed in manuscripts, volumes, papyrus scrolls, and incunabula. In each, Listri’s poised images capture the library’s unique atmosphere, as much as their most prized holdings and design details. Featured libraries include the papal collections of the Vatican Apostolic Library, Trinity College Library, home to the Book of Kells and Book of Durrow, and the holdings of the Laurentian Library in Florence, the private library of the powerful House of Medici, designed by Michelangelo. With meticulous descriptions accompanying each featured library, we learn not only of the libraries’ astonishing holdings—from which highlights are illustrated—but also of their often lively, turbulent, or controversial pasts. Like Altenburg Abbey in Austria, an outpost of imperial Catholicism repeatedly destroyed during the European wars of religion, or the Franciscan monastery in Lima, Peru, with its horde of archival Inquisition documents. At once a bibliophile beauty pageant, an ode to knowledge, and an evocation of the particular magic of print, Massimo Listri. The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries is above all a cultural-historical 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.
22040 Руб.Massimo Listri. The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries
Exceptional access to the world’s illustrious libraries From the mighty halls of ancient Alexandria to the coffered ceilings of the Morgan Library in New York, human beings have had a long, enraptured relationship with libraries. Like no other concept and like no other space, the collection of knowledge, learning, and imagination offers a sense of infinite possibility. It’s the unrivaled realm of discovery, where every faded manuscript or mighty clothbound tome might reveal a provocative new idea, a far-flung fantasy, an ancient belief, a religious conviction, or a whole new way of being in the world. In this new photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries to reveal their architectural, historical, and imaginative wonder. Through great wooden doors, up spiraling staircases, and along exquisite, shelf-lined corridors, he leads us through outstanding private, public, educational, and monastic libraries, dating as far back as 766. Between them, these medieval, classical, baroque, rococo, and 19th-century institutions hold some of the most precious records of human thought and deed, inscribed and printed in manuscripts, volumes, papyrus scrolls, and incunabula. In each, Listri’s poised images capture the library’s unique atmosphere, as much as their most prized holdings and design details. Featured libraries include the papal collections of the Vatican Apostolic Library and the Trinity College Library, home to the Book of Kells and Book of Durrow. With meticulous descriptions accompanying each featured library, we learn not only of the libraries’ astonishing holdings—from which highlights are illustrated—but also of their often lively, turbulent, or controversial pasts. Like the Franciscan monastery in Lima, Peru, with its horde of archival Inquisition documents. At once a bibliophile beauty pageant, an ode to knowledge, and an evocation of the particular magic of print, this compact edition of our best-selling XXL-title is above all a cultural-historical 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. Языки издания: English, French, German
5536 Руб.Massimo Listri. The World's Most Beautiful Libraries. 40th Ed.
Исключительный доступ к прославленным библиотекам мираОт величественных залов древней Александрии до кессонных потолков библиотеки Моргана в Нью-Йорке — у людей были долгие и восторженные отношения с библиотеками. Как никакая другая концепция и как никакое другое пространство, совокупность знаний, обучения и воображения предлагает ощущение бесконечных возможностей. Это непревзойденное царство открытий, где каждая выцветшая рукопись или могучий том в тканевом переплете могут раскрыть новую провокационную идею, обширную фантазию, древнее верование, религиозное убеждение или совершенно новый образ жизни в мире.В этом новом фотографическом путешествии Массимо Листри отправляется в одни из старейших и лучших библиотек, чтобы раскрыть их архитектурные, исторические и творческие чудеса. Через большие деревянные двери, вверх по винтовым лестницам и по изысканным коридорам с полками он ведет нас через выдающиеся частные, общественные, образовательные и монастырские библиотеки, датируемые 766 годом. Между ними расположены эти средневековые, классические, барочные, Рококо и институты XIX века хранят одни из самых ценных записей о человеческих мыслях и поступках, записанных и напечатанных в рукописях, томах, свитках папируса и инкунабулах. В каждом из них статичные изображения Листри передают уникальную атмосферу библиотеки, а также самые ценные экспонаты и детали дизайна.Рекомендуемые библиотеки включают папские коллекции Апостольской библиотеки Ватикана и Библиотеку Тринити-колледжа, где хранятся Келлская книга и Книга Дарроу. Благодаря подробным описаниям, сопровождающим каждую представленную библиотеку, мы узнаем не только об удивительных фондах библиотек, из которых проиллюстрированы основные моменты, но и об их зачастую оживленном, бурном или противоречивом прошлом. Как францисканский монастырь в Лиме, Перу, с его ордой архивных документов инквизиции.Это компактное издание нашего бестселлера в формате XXL, одновременно являющееся библиофильским конкурсом красоты, одой знаниям и воплощением особой магии печати, является, прежде всего, культурно-историческим паломничеством в самое сердце наших учебных заведений, к историям, которые они рассказывают, а также к тем, которые они собирают в печатных изданиях на полированных полках.Exceptional access to the world’s illustrious librariesFrom the mighty halls of ancient Alexandria to the coffered ceilings of the Morgan Library in New York, human beings have had a long, enraptured relationship with libraries. Like no other concept and like no other space, the collection of knowledge, learning, and imagination offers a sense of infinite possibility. It’s the unrivaled realm of discovery, where every faded manuscript or mighty clothbound tome might reveal a provocative new idea, a far-flung fantasy, an ancient belief, a religious conviction, or a whole new way of being in the world.In this new photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries to reveal their architectural,...
3500 Руб.Руппельт Г., Сладек Э. Massimo Listri: The World`s Most Beautiful Libraries
From the mighty halls of ancient Alexandria to the coffered ceilings of the Morgan Library in New York, human beings have had a long, enraptured relationship with libraries. Like no other concept and like no other space, the collection of knowledge, learning, and imagination offers a sense of infinite possibility. It’s the unrivaled realm of discovery, where every faded manuscript or mighty clothbound tome might reveal a provocative new idea, a far-flung fantasy, an ancient belief, a religious conviction, or a whole new way of being in the world.In this new photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries to reveal their architectural, historical, and imaginative wonder. Through great wooden doors, up spiraling staircases, and along exquisite, shelf-lined corridors, he leads us through outstanding private, public, educational, and monastic libraries, dating as far back as 766. Between them, these medieval, classical, baroque, rococo, and 19th-century institutions hold some of the most precious records of human thought and deed, inscribed and printed in manuscripts, volumes, papyrus scrolls, and incunabula. In each, Listri’s poised images capture the library’s unique atmosphere, as much as their most prized holdings and design details.Featured libraries include the papal collections of the Vatican Apostolic Library, Trinity College Library, home to the Book of Kells and Book of Durrow, and the holdings of the Laurentian Library in Florence, the private library of the powerful House of Medici, designed by Michelangelo. With meticulous descriptions accompanying each featured library, we learn not only of the libraries’ astonishing holdings—from which highlights are illustrated—but also of their often lively, turbulent, or controversial pasts. Like Altenburg Abbey in Austria, an outpost of imperial Catholicism repeatedly destroyed during the European wars of religion, or the Franciscan monastery in Lima, Peru, with its horde of archival Inquisition documents.At once a bibliophile beauty pageant, an ode to knowledge, and an evocation of the particular magic of print, Massimo Listri. The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries is above all a cultural-historical 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.
20074 Руб.Руппельт Г., Сладек Э. Massimo Listri: The World`s Most Beautiful Libraries
From the mighty halls of ancient Alexandria to the coffered ceilings of the Morgan Library in New York, human beings have had a long, enraptured relationship with libraries. Like no other concept and like no other space, the collection of knowledge, learning, and imagination offers a sense of infinite possibility. It’s the unrivaled realm of discovery, where every faded manuscript or mighty clothbound tome might reveal a provocative new idea, a far-flung fantasy, an ancient belief, a religious conviction, or a whole new way of being in the world.In this new photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries to reveal their architectural, historical, and imaginative wonder. Through great wooden doors, up spiraling staircases, and along exquisite, shelf-lined corridors, he leads us through outstanding private, public, educational, and monastic libraries, dating as far back as 766. Between them, these medieval, classical, baroque, rococo, and 19th-century institutions hold some of the most precious records of human thought and deed, inscribed and printed in manuscripts, volumes, papyrus scrolls, and incunabula. In each, Listri’s poised images capture the library’s unique atmosphere, as much as their most prized holdings and design details.Featured libraries include the papal collections of the Vatican Apostolic Library, Trinity College Library, home to the Book of Kells and Book of Durrow, and the holdings of the Laurentian Library in Florence, the private library of the powerful House of Medici, designed by Michelangelo. With meticulous descriptions accompanying each featured library, we learn not only of the libraries’ astonishing holdings—from which highlights are illustrated—but also of their often lively, turbulent, or controversial pasts. Like Altenburg Abbey in Austria, an outpost of imperial Catholicism repeatedly destroyed during the European wars of religion, or the Franciscan monastery in Lima, Peru, with its horde of archival Inquisition documents.At once a bibliophile beauty pageant, an ode to knowledge, and an evocation of the particular magic of print, Massimo Listri. The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries is above all a cultural-historical 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.
20074 Руб.Pratchett Terry Eric
A beautiful gift edition of the classic Discworld novel. Eric is the Discworld’s only demonology hacker. The trouble is, he’s not very good at it. All he wants is the usual three wishes: to be immortal, rule the world and have the most beautiful woman fall madly in love with him. The usual stuff. But what he gets is Rincewind, the Disc’s most incompetent wizard, and Rincewind’s Luggage (the world’s most dangerous travel accessory) into the bargain. Terry Pratchett’s hilarious take on the Faust legend stars many of the Discworld’s most popular characters in an outrageous adventure that will leave Eric wishing once more – this time, quite fervently, that he’d never been born.
2739 Руб.Herge The Castafiore Emerald
One of the most iconic characters in children’s books When Captain Haddock meets a palm reader, he dismisses a forewarning about a beautiful lady’s stolen jewels. When the famous opera singer Bianca Castafiore suddenly descends on Marlinspike Hall, the palm reader’s prediction seems to be all too real. Can Tintin catch the emerald thief? The world’s most famous travelling reporter must attempt to catch an Emerald thief. When Captain Haddock meets a palm reader, he dismisses a forewarning about a beautiful lady's stolen jewels. But when the famous opera singer Bianca Castafiore suddenly descends on Marlinspike Hall, the palm reader’s prediction seems to be all too real. Can Tintin catch the emerald thief? Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries.
1890 Руб.Art
Experience the power of art and take a unique guided tour around 2500 of the world’s most influential paintings and sculptures. From cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art book gives you unparalleled insight into the world’s most iconic artworks. Beautifully presented as a chronological catalogue, this guide helps you discover the most remarkable moments in the history of art. From the Italian Renaissance to the masters of Impressionism. This is an invaluable reference book for any art lover! Get to know over 7000 famous artists through close-up analyses of their masterpieces, from Leonardo da Vinci and Picasso, to Van Gogh and Monet. This reference book will help you understand the artist’s origin, influences, and techniques. Before diving into the history of art movements, you’ll be welcomed by an introductory chapter called "Looking at Art". This chapter takes you through art vocabulary, art and understanding the artist’s vision.
4040 Руб.Art
Experience the power of art and take a unique guided tour around 2500 of the world’s most influential paintings and sculptures. From cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art book gives you unparalleled insight into the world’s most iconic artworks. Beautifully presented as a chronological catalogue, this guide helps you discover the most remarkable moments in the history of art. From the Italian Renaissance to the masters of Impressionism. This is an invaluable reference book for any art lover! Get to know over 7000 famous artists through close-up analyses of their masterpieces, from Leonardo da Vinci and Picasso, to Van Gogh and Monet. This reference book will help you understand the artist’s origin, influences, and techniques. Before diving into the history of art movements, you’ll be welcomed by an introductory chapter called "Looking at Art". This chapter takes you through art vocabulary, art and understanding the artist’s vision.
4040 Руб.The World’s Most Amazing Places
A fun and entertaining book for the whole family Go on a journey of discovery to 100 of the world’s most amazing places with this must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created the Weird but true! annual. Featuring colourful hot springs, giant trees and explosive volcanoes, kids will be astounded by the 1000 incredible facts to wow family and friends with. Jam-packed with bright, colourful photos From the Galapagos islands to the Serengeti National Park, the Cave of Crystals to Shark Bay Find out the WHERE? WHAT? and HOW? about each place along the way
5767 Руб.World's Finest Homes
This lavishly presented coffee table book, bound in natural linen, features 23 of the most beautiful and inviting residential homes full of warmth and character. World’s Finest Homes includes projects by internationally acclaimed architects and designers, and features houses from all over the world: from the West and the East Coast of the USA to New Zealand, from Hawaii to South Africa, Belgium to Brazil, Sri Lanka to France, Portugal to Italy, Japan to Australia.
30331 Руб.Massimo Listri. Massimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities
Скрытые сокровища, мечты о всеобщем знании и утонченной красоте.В Wunderkammer, или «кабинете редкостей», коллекционеры собирали предметы из многих направлений художественной, научной и интеллектуальной деятельности в амбициозной попытке охватить все знания человечества в одной комнате.От великого герцога Франческо I Медичи и императора Священной Римской империи Рудольфа II до эрцгерцога Фердинанда II Габсбургского, эти аристократы-виртуозы приобретали, отбирали и демонстрировали объекты в реальных каталогах, которые представляли весь мир — включая архитектуру, дизайн интерьера, живопись, скульптура, геммология, геология, ботаника, биология и таксономия, астрология, алхимия, антропология, этнография и история.Полюбуйтесь рогами единорога (бивнями нарвала), драгоценными камнями, редкими коралловыми наростами, изделиями из муранского стекла, картинами и своеобразными механическими автоматами. Просмотрите иллюстрации экзотических и мифических существ и откройте для себя знаменитую «Кобургскую слоновую кость», поразительную коллекцию ремесленных артефактов. Эти коллекции представляют собой не что иное, как путешествие во времени, от эпохи Возрождения и Великих географических открытий, периодов маньеризма и барокко до наших дней. Хотя многих из этих кабинетов редкостей больше не существует, другие были тщательно реконструированы, и появились новые.Теперь все в этой коллекции могут исследовать эти чудесные кабинеты редкостей. Чтобы реализовать это гигантское начинание, Массимо Листри за несколько десятилетий побывал в семи европейских странах, Результатом стал набор великолепных фотографий, авторитетное, но доступное введение и подробный комментарий к каждой из 19 камер с указанием наиболее примечательных предметов каждой коллекции. Узнайте, как эти вневременные сокровища описывают и определяют цивилизацию, современную концепцию музея и наши знания о Вселенной.Hidden treasures, dreams of universal knowledge, and exquisite beautyThe Wunderkammer, or “cabinet of curiosities,” saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavor, in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind’s knowledge in a single room.From the Grand Duke Francesco I de’ Medici and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to Archduke Ferdinand II of Habsburg, these aristocratic virtuosos acquired, selected, and displayed the objects in real-life catalogues that represented the entire world—spanning architecture, interior design, painting, sculpture, gemology, geology, botany, biology and taxonomy, astrology, alchemy, anthropology, ethnography, and history.Marvel at the unicorn horns (narwhal tusks), gems, rare coral growths, Murano glasswork, paintings and peculiar mechanical automata. Browse through illustrations of exotic and mythical creatures and discover the famed “Coburg ivories,” an astounding collection of crafted artifacts. These collections are nothing short of a journey through time, from the Renaissance and Age of Discovery, the...
4290 Руб.Young Caroline First Sticker Book. Ballet
A colourful sticker book all about ballet, from attending ballet school to famous productions such as The Nutcracker and Coppelia. Children can add beautiful costumes and elegant dancers to bring some of the world’s most famous ballets to life with 140 stickers. Includes pages of ballet positions and famous ballet costumes, as well as backstage scenes. Perfect for any child just starting ballet classes or with an interest in dance.
893 Руб.Flannery John A., Smith Karen M. Library Design
The repositories of human wisdom and experience through the ages, libraries are one of our most valuable cultural resources. This stimulating volume showcases some of the most interesting library design trends and developments from around the world. Covering both public and private libraries, as well as bookstores, you'll see a wide variety of ways to arrange and store books and other media. Also included are examples of the finest library fittings and furnishings available. What factors distinguish a truly great library? Browse this valuable reference to find out for yourself … Text in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
606 Руб.Glancey J. Architecture
See more than 350 of the world’s greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way! A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world’s most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day. From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world’s most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features. This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth: - 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world - Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details - Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural "vocabulary" of the period
2104 Руб.Glancey J. Architecture
See more than 350 of the world’s greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way! A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world’s most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the present day. From the Louvre and the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House and the Gherkin, this book offers a truly visual worldwide survey of global architecture. Bursting with breathtaking photography and informative entries on more than 350 of the world’s most famous buildings, Architecture: A Visual History gives you an unspoilt view of their fascinating features. This accessible reference book will transport you to the most impressive and iconic buildings on earth: - 500 photographs and 13 CGI artworks that dissect magnificent buildings around the world - Clear explanations and cross-sections of each building, along with exquisite photography of specific details - Close-up, detailed photographic reference to the architectural "vocabulary" of the period
2104 Руб.Скрытые сокровища, мечты о всеобщем знании и утонченной красоте.В Wunderkammer, или «кабинете редкостей», коллекционеры собирали предметы из многих направлений художественной, научной и интеллектуальной деятельности в амбициозной попытке охватить все знания человечества в одной комнате.От великого герцога Франческо I Медичи и императора Священной Римской империи Рудольфа II до эрцгерцога Фердинанда II Габсбургского, эти аристократы-виртуозы приобретали, отбирали и демонстрировали объекты в реальных каталогах, которые представляли весь мир — включая архитектуру, дизайн интерьера, живопись, скульптура, геммология, геология, ботаника, биология и таксономия, астрология, алхимия, антропология, этнография и история.Полюбуйтесь рогами единорога (бивнями нарвала), драгоценными камнями, редкими коралловыми наростами, изделиями из муранского стекла, картинами и своеобразными механическими автоматами. Просмотрите иллюстрации экзотических и мифических существ и откройте для себя знаменитую «Кобургскую слоновую кость», поразительную коллекцию ремесленных артефактов. Эти коллекции представляют собой не что иное, как путешествие во времени, от эпохи Возрождения и Великих географических открытий, периодов маньеризма и барокко до наших дней. Хотя многих из этих кабинетов редкостей больше не существует, другие были тщательно реконструированы, и появились новые.Теперь все в этой коллекции могут исследовать эти чудесные кабинеты редкостей. Чтобы реализовать это гигантское начинание, Массимо Листри за несколько десятилетий побывал в семи европейских странах, Результатом стал набор великолепных фотографий, авторитетное, но доступное введение и подробный комментарий к каждой из 19 камер с указанием наиболее примечательных предметов каждой коллекции. Узнайте, как эти вневременные сокровища описывают и определяют цивилизацию, современную концепцию музея и наши знания о Вселенной.Hidden treasures, dreams of universal knowledge, and exquisite beautyThe Wunderkammer, or “cabinet of curiosities,” saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavor, in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind’s knowledge in a single room.From the Grand Duke Francesco I de’ Medici and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to Archduke Ferdinand II of Habsburg, these aristocratic virtuosos acquired, selected, and displayed the objects in real-life catalogues that represented the entire world—spanning architecture, interior design, painting, sculpture, gemology, geology, botany, biology and taxonomy, astrology, alchemy, anthropology, ethnography, and history.Marvel at the unicorn horns (narwhal tusks), gems, rare coral growths, Murano glasswork, paintings and peculiar mechanical automata. Browse through illustrations of exotic and mythical creatures and discover the famed “Coburg ivories,” an astounding collection of crafted artifacts. These collections are nothing short of a journey through time, from the Renaissance and Age of Discovery, the...
