
Wunderkammer
An Exotic Journey Through Time
Thijs Demeulemeester(Author)
Lannoo Publishers
Published on 27. September 2017
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-94-014-4272-5 (ISBN)
Description
Wunderkammern are showing up everywhere these days. Design webshops, expos, interior design stores: they all try to bring back the memory of the century-old tradition of Wunderkammer, or 'the Cabinet of Curiosities'. This book is a Wunderkammer in itself, showcasing the most beautiful exotica, which explorers and adventurous merchants brought back from all over the world for rich collectors. Be amazed by beautiful seashells, stuffed animals, sculptured ostrich eggs, botanical drawings, 'dragons' preserved in formaldehyde, and bewildering Indiana Jones-like stories. A fascinating New World presented itself to them, and in this book, you'll see it through their eyes.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Tielt
Belgium
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
220 colour, 75 b&w
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
805 gr
ISBN-13
978-94-014-4272-5 (9789401442725)
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