Museum Miscellany, A
$20.65
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
3 October 2019
Summary
Bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics, lists and legendary curators, this is the perfect gift for all those who love to visit museums and galleries.
Which are the oldest museums in the world? What is a cabinet of curiosities? Who haunts Hampton Court? What is on the FBI’s list of stolen art? ‘A Museum Miscellany’ celebrates the intriguing world of galleries and museums, from national institutions such as the Musee du Louvre, the British Museum and the Metropolitan Museum …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781851245116 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1851245111 |
| Author: | Claire Cock-Starkey |
| Publisher: | Bodleian Library |
| Imprint: | Bodleian Library |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 3 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 188g |
| Dimensions: | 170mm x 110mm |
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‘From national to niche, the museums herein will inspire the reader to discover their own favourite curiosities. Go and seek them out.’
‘From national to niche, the museums herein will inspire the reader to discover their own favourite curiosities. Go and seek them out.’ * The Field *‘Written to celebrate the intriguing and fascinating world of museums (the Fitzwilliam is one of the many museums featured) … One for museum lovers, and perfectly sized for stockings…’ * Cambridge Edition *
About The Author
Claire Cock-Starkey
Claire Cock-Starkey is a writer and editor based in Cambridge. She is the author of ‘The Real McCoy and 149 Other Eponyms’ (2018) and ‘A Library Miscellany’ (2018).
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