{"title":"Ann Brener","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnn Brener’s works offer a profound exploration of personal and cultural history, weaving intricate stories that illuminate the intersection of identity and memory. Her writing often delves into themes of loss, art, and resilience, inviting readers to reflect on the delicate threads that connect past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against rich cultural backdrops, Brener’s narratives are both evocative and thought-provoking, appealing to those intrigued by Arts \u0026amp; Culture. Her storytelling combines emotional depth with a nuanced understanding of human experience, making each book a compelling journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"books-like-sapphires-by-ann-brener-9781684581986","title":"Books Like Sapphires","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated highlights from the Judaica Collection of the Library of Congress.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBooks Like Sapphires\u003c\/em\u003e showcases a wide range of Hebraic treasures from the storied collection at the Library of Congress, many of them for the first time. Tracing the history of Judaica collecting in the twentieth-century United States, the book illuminates varied works, telling their stories alongside vibrant colour images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese include a unique manuscript about a betrothal scandal in Renaissance Crete, an illustrated Esther Scroll, a poem from 1477 celebrating the new technology of printing, amusing rhymed couplets in sixteenth-century Padua, and the Washington Haggadah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book also tells the story of the patrons and collectors, first among them Jacob Schiff, as well as archivists and curators, who made the storied Judaica archive at the Library of Congress the precious resource that it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462657294572,"sku":"9781684581986","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781684581986-books-like-sapphires.jpg?v=1775020247"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ann-brener.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}