The Museum Book
A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections
Published on 5. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-0-7636-7500-4 (ISBN)
Description
"A leisurely and edifying journey of discovery." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Why do people collect things? With vivid examples from all around the world, this wonderful book puts museums - and the many artifacts lovingly stored there - on display in a whole new light. Jan Mark's humorous and conversational insights take readers through museums' multifaceted history, while Richard Holland's eye-catching mixed-media illustrations lend their own quirky flair. This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages - and is worthy of collection itself.
Why do people collect things? With vivid examples from all around the world, this wonderful book puts museums - and the many artifacts lovingly stored there - on display in a whole new light. Jan Mark's humorous and conversational insights take readers through museums' multifaceted history, while Richard Holland's eye-catching mixed-media illustrations lend their own quirky flair. This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages - and is worthy of collection itself.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Massachusetts
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7636-7500-4 (9780763675004)
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Schweitzer Classification