Museum Miscellany, A

Name: Museum Miscellany, A
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781851245116
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By Claire Cock-Starkey

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Summary

A Museum Miscellany is a delightful compendium of quirky facts, intriguing statistics, and fascinating lists celebrating the captivating world of museums and galleries. From the grandeur of the Musee du Louvre and the British Museum to niche collections like the Lawnmower Museum and the Museum of Barbed Wire, it offers a treasure trove of information. Discover ancient cabinets of curiosities, haunted locations such as Hampton Court, notorious art thefts on the FBI's list, and even peculiar items like the Museum of London's fatberg. This book invites readers to explore the legendary curators and the whimsical, mysterious, and sometimes dangerous objects that dwell within museum walls.
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Ideal for museum lovers, trivia enthusiasts, and those who enjoy quirky, educational reads. Suitable as a gift for visitors of galleries and individuals fascinated by art, history, and unusual collections.

Bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics, lists and legendary curators, this is the perfect gift for all those who love to visit museums and galleries.

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Bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics, lists, and legendary curators, this is the perfect gift for all those who love to visit museums and galleries.

Which are the oldest museums in the world? What is a cabinet of curiosities? Who haunts Hampton Court? What is on the FBI's list of stolen art? A Museum Miscellany celebrates the intriguing world of galleries and museums, from national institutions such as the Musée du Louvre, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art to niche collections such as the Lawnmower Museum and the Museum of Barbed Wire.

Here you will find a cornucopia of museum-related facts, statistics, and lists, covering everything from museum ghosts, dangerous museum objects, and conservation beetles to treasure troves, museum heists, and the Museum of London's fatberg.

A Museum Miscellany is bursting with quirky facts, intriguing statistics, and legendary curators, making it the perfect gift for all those who love to visit museums and galleries.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Field praises the book for inspiring readers to uncover their own favourite curiosities across a range of museums, while Cambridge Edition commends it as a perfect gift for museum enthusiasts, noting the inclusion of renowned institutions such as the Fitzwilliam Museum. The concise, engaging style makes it ideal for gifting and casual reading.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851245116

Publisher: Bodleian Library

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bodleian Library

Illustration: 20 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 170.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Claire Cock-Starkey is a writer and editor based in Cambridge. She is the author of 'The Real McCoy and 149 Other Eponyms' (2018) and 'A Library Miscellany' (2018).