The Library of Trinity College Dublin (Paperback)

Harry Cory Wright

ISBN 10: 0500294593 / ISBN 13: 9780500294598

Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd, London, 2018

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Paperback. The Library at Trinity College Dublin dates back to the establishment of the college by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. The library is the largest in Ireland, containing more than 6.2 million volumes and an extensive collection of early manuscripts, including the internationally famous Book of Kells, which attracts around 1 million visitors annually from around the world. A visit to the Book of Kells includes a visit to the Long Room, the main chamber of the Old Library, and one of the most beautiful and impressive libraries and architectural spaces in the world.In this, the first of a new series called Pocket Photo Books, photographer Harry Cory Wright explores the richness of the architecture and collections of the Long Room, resulting in a book that brings the reader close to the sense of being there. With a brief introduction by Trinity's Librarian and College Archivist, Helen Shenton, about her own experience of the Long Room, this beautifully designed book of exquisite photographs will appeal to all visitors to Trinity College Dublin, and to anyone keen to explore in detail one of the most awe-inspiring libraries and architectural spaces in the world. The first in the new series Pocket Photo Books attractive, immersive, compact photo guides in which Harry Cory Wright explores one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Library of Trinity College Dublin (Paperback)
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500294593
• ISBN 13: 9780500294598
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Introducing the inaugural title of the Pocket Photo Books series, a captivating, immersive, and compact visual guide. Photographer Harry Cory Wright takes us on a journey through one of the world's most stunning libraries, the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin. Designed by Irish architect Thomas Burgh and opened in 1732, the library's exterior belies the classical grandeur of its main chamber, the timber-lined Long Room. Housing 200,000 beautifully bound volumes spanning six centuries, it's one of the world's most impressive architectural spaces. Annually, nearly a million visitors flock to see the 9th-century Book of Kells, a masterpiece of Medieval art and Ireland's cultural gem. Wright's exquisite photographs let us experience the Long Room anew, showcasing its monumental scale, intricate architectural details, and hidden secrets within its rare-book collection. With an introduction by Librarian and College Archivist Helen Shenton, sharing her daily experiences of the Long Room's magic, this book transports us, evoking a vivid sense of 'being there'.