
Un Viaje a Traves del Libro de Kells
George Otto Simms(Author)
O'Brien Press Ltd
Published on 12. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-84717-354-6 (ISBN)
Description
An award-winning, beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells now available in Spanish.
Here George Otto Simms, a world renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.
Illustrated throughout with detailed drawings, with a stunning full colour plate section, this book is a must have for those interested in Ireland's most visited tourist attraction.
The original Exploring the Book of Kells was winner of RAI award and Bisto Book of the Decade.
Here George Otto Simms, a world renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.
Illustrated throughout with detailed drawings, with a stunning full colour plate section, this book is a must have for those interested in Ireland's most visited tourist attraction.
The original Exploring the Book of Kells was winner of RAI award and Bisto Book of the Decade.
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Series
Language
Spanish
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Illustrations
60 Illustrations, black and white; 32 Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
147 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84717-354-6 (9781847173546)
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George Otto Simms was born in Dublin in 1910. He took his BA, MA, BD, PhD, and DD degrees at Trinity College, Dublin. Ordained a priest of the Church of Ireland in 1936, he spent his working life in the service of the church and was Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland from 1969 until his retirement in 1980. A noted scholar and historian, he lectured and wrote extensively, particularly on The Book of Kells, on which he was internationally recognised as an expert. For almost 40 years he contributed a weekly religious feature,'Thinking Aloud', to the Irish Times. George Otto Simms died in 1991.
Exploring the Book of Kells was Dr. Simms first book for the younger reader and received wide acclaim. It was a winner of the Reading Association of Ireland Award, and together with his second book for children, Brendan the Navigator, Exploring the Ancient World, was joint winner of the BISTO Book of the Decade Award. His third and last book prior to his death was St. Patrick, The Real Story of Patrick, who became Ireland's Patron Saint.
Eoin O'Brien is a songwriter and musician, a writer and illustrator. He enjoys nothing more than a good old singsong around a kitchen table or a bonfire. He lives in beautiful Finglas in north Dublin, and has two fantastic children.
Exploring the Book of Kells was Dr. Simms first book for the younger reader and received wide acclaim. It was a winner of the Reading Association of Ireland Award, and together with his second book for children, Brendan the Navigator, Exploring the Ancient World, was joint winner of the BISTO Book of the Decade Award. His third and last book prior to his death was St. Patrick, The Real Story of Patrick, who became Ireland's Patron Saint.
Eoin O'Brien is a songwriter and musician, a writer and illustrator. He enjoys nothing more than a good old singsong around a kitchen table or a bonfire. He lives in beautiful Finglas in north Dublin, and has two fantastic children.