Marks of Genius
Masterpieces from the Collections of the Bodleian Libraries
Published on 20. March 2015
Book
Hardback
360 pages
978-1-85124-266-5 (ISBN)
Description
What sets Mary Shelley's Frankenstein apart from so many other famous works of fiction? What special combination of creativity and vision made possible the drafting of Mag?na Carta? When describing exceptional accomplishments like these - and the men and women behind them - we use the word 'genius'. And while genius is difficult to define, we all recognize that elusive, special quality when we encounter it.
'Marks of Genius' pays tribute to some of the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history, from ancient texts on papyrus and the extraordinary medieval manuscript 'The Douce Apocalypse' to the renowned children's work 'The Wind in the Willows'. Bringing together some of the most impressive treasures from the collections of the Bodleian Libraries, it tells the story of the creation of each work and its afterlife, offering insight into the breadth and depth of its influence as well as its power to fascinate.
Illustrating works from Euclid, Dante and Handel to Einstein, Austen and Gandhi, 'Marks of Genius' showcases over 100 books and manuscripts that constitute the pinnacle of human creativity and which we continue to revere and revisit.
'Marks of Genius' pays tribute to some of the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history, from ancient texts on papyrus and the extraordinary medieval manuscript 'The Douce Apocalypse' to the renowned children's work 'The Wind in the Willows'. Bringing together some of the most impressive treasures from the collections of the Bodleian Libraries, it tells the story of the creation of each work and its afterlife, offering insight into the breadth and depth of its influence as well as its power to fascinate.
Illustrating works from Euclid, Dante and Handel to Einstein, Austen and Gandhi, 'Marks of Genius' showcases over 100 books and manuscripts that constitute the pinnacle of human creativity and which we continue to revere and revisit.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
200 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 248 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
2208 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85124-266-5 (9781851242665)
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Person
Stephen Hebron works in the department of Special Collections at the Bodleian Libraries. He is a curator and the author of numerous books, including Shelley's Ghost (2010) and The Radcliffe Camera (2014), also published by the Bodleian Library.
Content
Contents: Preface, Foreword, Blackwell's and the Bodleian, The Genius of Sir Thomas Bodley: The Bodleian Library, The Character of Genius, Catalogue Part One: Marks of Genius, Catalogue Part Two: Genius and Learning, Bibliography, Index, Concordance of shelfmarks, Copyright credits, Acknowledgements.