{"product_id":"the-most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world","title":"The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World","description":"The gift book for fans of libraries and gorgeous interior designa lush volume to explore  display  and share.  The extraordinary collection of images in The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World is from Guillaume de Laubier  one of Frances foremost photographers of interior design.  All of the libraries in the worldwhether small or large  public or privateserve the same purpose: to preserve  cherish  or show off the riches of human knowledge. 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 treasures.  From the dramatic  baroque Library of the Institut de France in Paris to the splendid Vatican Library in Rome; from the majestic Royal Library in El Escorial  Spain  to the famed New York Public Library  a Beaux-Arts masterpiecehere are some of the most exquisite libraries of the Western world. Included are national  scholarly  and religious libraries from 12 countries  which have in common a distinguished heritage and an architectural setting that emphasizes art and culture.  Journalist Jacques Bossers accompanying text traces the history of libraries to the present day and describes how they came to serve famous personalities and men and women of letters. Libraries must be counted among civilizations crowning achievements; this elegant book is a fitting tribute to that accomplishment.  Foreword by James H. Billington  Librarian of Congress","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44854071033909,"sku":"ByrdShop_0810946343","price":64.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_0810946343.jpg?v=1765883380","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}