Title:
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THE MUSEUM BOOK
A GUIDE TO STRANGE AND WONDERFUL COLLECTIONS |
By: |
Jan Mark, Richard Holland (Illus) |
Format: |
Paperback |
List price:
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£6.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1406319724 |
ISBN 13: |
9781406319729 |
Publisher: |
WALKER BOOKS LTD |
Pub. date: |
7 June, 2010 |
Pages: |
56 |
Description: |
Offers coverage that ranges from the history of museums, to the very meaning of the word 'museum'. This title muses on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different kinds of museums (cabinets, buildings, villages, towns), on their contribution to science and on the notion of classification. |
Synopsis: |
A paperback edition of this unique and fascinating guide exploring everything from the history of museums, to the very meaning of the word 'museum', illustrated with incredible collage-style art. Suppose you went into a museum and you didn't know what it was. From the first sentence of this brilliant book, Jan Mark inspires us to think. She muses on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different kinds of museums (cabinets, buildings, villages, towns), on their contribution to science and on the notion of classification. She examines the Elgin Marbles (saved or stolen?), famous fakes, the dodo, and some great collectors. Stylish collages brilliantly capture the essence of the highly readable and thought-provoking text - as well as the timeless wonders of museums. Companion volume to "The Time Book" also publishing in paperback this month. |
Reader Age: |
10+ |
Illustrations: |
Illustrations (chiefly col.) |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Walker Books Ltd |
Returns: |
Returnable |