Aug 17, 2019 these are the most beautiful libraries in america. Most beautiful libraries in the world by jacques bosser. Nov 15, 2017 20 of the most beautiful libraries in the world by. 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. Once you walk through the charmingly bucolic main entrance, you will reach one of the most exquisite libraries in europe with broad wooden shelves displaying hundreds of books from the convent. The top ten most beautiful libraries in the world part 1. See more ideas about beautiful library, home libraries and house design. Its white, textured roof was designed to look like clouds.
The clementinum klementinum in czech which is a historic complex of buildings housing the national library, is not considered only the most beautiful library in prague but in the world, as well. Now, for the first time, an internationally renowned photographer takes the reader on a journey to more than 20 of the most historic of these magical places, all architectural. Designed by swedish architect gunnar asplund, who also designed the unesco world heritagelisted woodland cemetery, this librarys impressive round main hall is home to books in every nordic language. At the end of reading these books, they stay with you. Aug, 2017 the most beautiful libraries in the world by jacques bosser, photographs by guillaume booser, foreword by james billington, translated by laurel hirsch new york. The 10 most beautiful libraries in the world the wondrous. His new book, the worlds most beautiful libraries, includes views inside such rarefied locations as the palafoxiana library in pueblo, mexico. Nov 15, 2017 while nobody requires a magnificent space to enjoy a good book, the following libraries are nonetheless some of the most beautiful places in the world to revel in the splendors of the written word. Listri also includes descriptions and histories of each library. The 12 most beautiful libraries in the us by lisa kaylor on 09142017, updated on 09142017.
The worlds most beautiful libraries conde nast traveler. Explore the most beautiful libraries in europe a book in hand. The most beautiful books of modern age a list of books fiction and nonfiction in which the authors push the boundaries of genre, take risks, write in rich detail, with powerful characters. With a beautiful spiral staircase, custom mahogany millwork. The 12 most beautiful libraries in the us wheretraveler. They are, understandably, monuments of western civilization with the result being that the libraries are primarily european with some american examples. Aug 24, 2015 12 books to read if you just like really beautiful writing, because sometimes a little dose of brilliant language is all you need by e. 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. Oct 12, 2017 the most beautiful libraries open for visits because the only thing better than a holiday read is a holiday library julia buckley thursday 12 october 2017 08. Look inside the worlds most beautiful libraries in a new. But for someone, traditional tomes are not just a source of knowledge, but a real fetish. Most beautiful college libraries in the world, with a. From the new york city public library to taipeis treehouselike beitou branch, these libraries are the best to curl up with a book. Italian photographer massimo listri has spent decades traversing the globe to document the spectacular architecture, sculptural elements, and furnishings of historic libraries.
Now, for the first time, an internationally renowned photographer takes the reader on a journey to more than 20 of the. Find thousands of books to read online and download free ebooks. The most beautiful libraries in the world by jacques bosser. The foldout pages give a real panoramic view of the greatest, most beautiful libraries of the world. A nostalgic homage to the glory of libraries and librarians harnesses larkin and keats to point up our lost visions of social betterment carol rumens mon 16 mar 2015 07. Beyond words 20 of the most beautiful libraries in the. Though they are losing ground to the ebook and the audio book, libraries were once central hubs of human intellectual progress. With over 240,000 square feet of space, five stories of books and public computers plus a coffee shop, deli, gift shop and auditorium, this is a library for the 21st century. You picked the worlds 10 most beautiful libraries bbc. Designed by swedish architect gunnar asplund, who also designed the unesco world heritagelisted woodland cemetery, this library s impressive round main hall is home to books in every nordic language. The most beautiful libraries in the world 2003 this book is about the art and architecture of magnificent edifices, together with the storehouse of human knowledge and culture contained within.
Twenty are in europe and three are in the united states. The most beautiful libraries open for visits because the only thing better than a holiday read is a holiday library julia buckley thursday 12 october 2017 08. All of the libraries in the worldwhether small or large, public or privateserve the same purpose. The pictures of frescoes and paintings will take your breath away. A library on campus has always been a place where people go in search of tranquility, where you can focus on the continue reading the 10 most beautiful libraries in. The most beautiful libraries in the world business insider.
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A curio shop of all kinds and styles of beautiful libraries, both public and private. From the doorstep, enjoy the frescoes of the vaults, the gilded carpentry work, and the terrestrial globes that decorate the interior of the building. Beautiful libraries around the world every booklover should visit. I too have read the little house on the prairie books as an adult,anne of green gables,betsy tacy ones too, marion. Here is a collection of our choices for the most beautiful libraries in the world. Build your kids libraries with these wonderful, beautiful. Romance, fantasy, thriller, short stories, young adult and childrens books. Allen smith, born on this date in 1907, who wrote, the human animal differs from the lesser primates in his passion for lists of ten best.
Before you check out a book, be sure to enjoy these gorgeous halls dedicated to literature. Libraries can feature tall ceilings, quaint reading spaces, glass, wood, or concrete all qualities highlighted in libraries around the country. The worlds most beautiful libraries in pictures art and. Mar 16, 2015 a nostalgic homage to the glory of libraries and librarians harnesses larkin and keats to point up our lost visions of social betterment carol rumens mon 16 mar 2015 07. Its a tour of twenty three of the worlds most historic libraries, representing twelve countries. If westeros has the citadel, sweden has stockholms state library, and theyre both equally round and breathtaking. The complex was founded when the jesuits arrived in bohemia in 1556. One of the more ambitious series produced at penguin in recent years is the penguin english library of 2012, a presentation of 100 classics in beautiful patterned covers. The most beautiful libraries in the world by jacques bosser, photographs by guillaume booser, foreword by james billington, translated by laurel hirsch new york. These are truly gorgeous libraries and this is a beautiful coffee table type book although the history given for each of the featured libraries is really interesting.
Browse categories to find your favorite literature genres. Nov 17, 2003 the foldout pages give a real panoramic view of the greatest, most beautiful libraries of the world. Whether you read books on paper or a digital screen, where you read matters. The most beautiful libraries in the world by kelsey machado april 5, 2018 it seems like everyday, we are hearing about another made up national week or day. The art director was jim stoddart, but the design work was done by twenty two artists who worked on the project over a period of nine. Here are some of the most spectacular libraries in the country where youll definitely want to linger for hours. Most beautiful library in every us state business insider. Most beautiful libraries in texas and beyond bookish.
The text is lucid and written in such a manner that even a layman will be interested in the topic. Please feel free to share these pictures and invite. Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value. Oct 01, 2003 the title of this books sums up its contents, although it should be noted that these are hardly all of the most beautiful libraries in the world, but are an excellent selection among them. Here they are all in one place, in no particular order. The books are impressive, sure, but the cathedral likeatrium, marble floors, and wroughtiron details are the main draw here.
Feb 28, 20 beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio the folio society duration. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio the folio society duration. By the time of christ, the graecoroman world abounded in libraries, and it made perfect sense for st. You picked the worlds 10 most beautiful libraries bbc culture asked readers to share the most beautiful libraries theyve ever visited anywhere in. Ereaders may be convenient, but theres nothing like roaming the shelves of a beautiful library and curling up with your haul to help you escape from the world. For the last couple years, jill harness has been rounding up the worlds most beautiful libraries by continent. Oct 09, 2015 the book collection dates back to the time of the jesuits, and it still has books with white spines and red marks left by them.
Some libraries are works of art themselves with displays of architectural feats and winners of numerous design awards. The book haven is no exception, so naturally we were suckers for flavorwires list of 25 most beautiful college libraries in the world. Aug 21, 2015 you picked the worlds 10 most beautiful libraries bbc culture asked readers to share the most beautiful libraries theyve ever visited anywhere in the world. Most beautiful libraries in the world abrams books. See more ideas about home libraries, home and house design.
In fact, its home to many ancient texts such as the book of kells, the book of durrow and the book of howth. Build your kids libraries with these wonderful, beautiful books. It is a measure of how important books are to us that some of the most beautiful buildings and interiors in the world are libraries. Mar 11, 2015 the top ten most beautiful libraries in the world part 1 10library of congress, washington, d. The most beautiful libraries in bookloving scandinavia. And while its the books and facilities that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work that little bit harder. Sep 20, 2018 i love books, i collect books, and i read books. The top ten most beautiful libraries in the world part 1 10library of congress, washington, d. The title of this books sums up its contents, although it should be noted that these are hardly all of the most beautiful libraries in the world, but are an excellent selection among them.
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