Improbable Libraries - Hardcover

JOHNSON ALEX

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500517770 ISBN 13: 9780500517772

Publisher: THAMES HUDSON, 2015

Synopsis

Improbable Libraries

About this title

About the Author:

Alex Johnson is a journalist at the UK's Independent newspaper and editorial consultant for several charities.

Review:

“Fascinating. . . . A valuable visual culture book that doubles as a travel resource.”  (Los Angeles Times)

“Stunning.”
(Maclean’s)

"Spirited." (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Beautifully depicts the fun side of libraries. . . . The photos in Improbable Libraries give a glimpse at a present, and hopefully a future, in which libraries remain at the heart of our shared literary culture.”
(Huffington Post)

"Johnson, the son of librarians, is an exuberant guide." (Boston Globe)

“Improbable Libraries is definitely a labor of love for literature, and offers a global perspective on how essential access to books is in bringing communities vibrancy and education. It’s engaging to flip through the pages and discover unexpected projects. . . . While the DIY and individual-driven libraries Johnson highlights are inspiring, it’s also essential that he locates them in the contemporary context of why they are needed in places underserved or ignored by institutions.”  (Hyperallergic)

“Fascinating. . . . Underscores the importance of books, no matter where a reader lives.”
(Christian Science Monitor)

“This delightful book will give bibliophiles everywhere ideas for how to exhibit their collection as well as add some destinations to their bucket list. A great option for the children’s room, too.”
(Library Journal)

About this edition

• Publisher: THAMES HUDSON
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0500517770
• ISBN 13: 9780500517772
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240