{"title":"Laurent Lemerle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaurent Lemerle\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich interplay between history, art, and culture through beautifully crafted works. His storytelling often centres on how ordinary objects and everyday artefacts reveal extraordinary stories, offering readers a fresh perspective on the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn collections such as \u003cem\u003eThe World in Stamps\u003c\/em\u003e, Lemerle invites readers to appreciate the subtle artistry and cultural significance embedded in seemingly simple subjects. His books are a celebration of visual culture and the hidden narratives that connect us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-world-in-stamps-by-laurent-lemerle-9780810955196","title":"The World in Stamps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamps aren’t just a part of history. They also provide a fascinating means to understand history. Through stamps one can chronicle the making of the modern world—and compare the diverse ways that different cultures represent the same events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the highly original \u003cem\u003eThe World in Stamps\u003c\/em\u003e, philatelist Laurent Lemerle has gathered more than 3,500 stamps—including a substantial number from the U.S.—and organised them thematically to showcase not only their beauty, but also their role as valuable documents of world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnthusiasts of all ages will discover a new way of looking at subjects like “The Wonders of Nature” and “The Space Conquest,” as well as the pleasure of discovering many rare pieces that will, perhaps, inspire them in their own collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600717234412,"sku":"9780810955196","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780810955196-the-world-in-stamps.jpg?v=1777991323"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laurent-lemerle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}