Inside Hidden Libraries: 50 enchanting, obscure and astounding libraries from around the worldFascinating insider knowledge and unique stories from each library’s resident caretakerCaptivating photos accompany every entry and the exact location of each hidden library is revealedFeatured libraries include: North America – Idaho: Little Free Library in a Cottonwood Tree; California: The Prison Library Project. South America – Argentina: The Weapon of Mass Instruction; Colombia: The Biblioburro. Africa – Egypt: St Catherine’s Monastery; Mali: The Timbuktu Manuscripts.
Asia & the Middle East – China: The Lonely Library; Philippines: Reading Club 2000. Europe – England: Phone Booth Library; Norway: The Future Library. Oceania & Beyond – Antarctica: The Little Free Library at the South Pole; Outer Space: The International Space Station LibraryWritten by Diana Helmuth, an award winning author who writes about subjects including travel, nature, and philosophical trends From the rare to the romantic, this extraordinary guide to our planet’s hidden libraries makes the ultimate gift for literature lovers, adventurers, and dreamers alike.
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£20.00
Lonely Planet, 2024
Hardback
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