Lonely Planet Hidden Libraries

The World’s Most Unusual Book Depositories
Series: Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet Hidden Libraries by DC Helmuth, Lonely Planet, and Nancy Pearl invites you to discover 50 of the world's most magnificent hidden libraries, each with its own unique and uplifting story. The book features a foreword by librarian, bestselling author, and literary critic Nancy Pearl.... Read More
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Lonely Planet Hidden Libraries

Explore 50 of the world's most unique libraries - some tiny, some located in refrigerators - in this inspirational book. Featuring a foreword by Nancy Pearl, beautiful photography, fascinating insight from each library's resident caretaker, and the exact location of each library revealed. This is the ultimate book for travel-loving bibliophiles.

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Lonely Planet Hidden Libraries by DC Helmuth, Lonely Planet, and Nancy Pearl invites you to discover 50 of the world's most magnificent hidden libraries, each with its own unique and uplifting story. The book features a foreword by librarian, bestselling author, and literary critic Nancy Pearl.

Imagine book swapping your latest read in a quirky 1950s-style fridge in New Zealand or hiking through the ethereal woodlands of Eas Mor in Scotland, where a hidden library in a small log cabin awaits. Each entry in this remarkable book shares the library's mission and its impact on the local community, offering fascinating tales from its resident caretaker.

Inside Lonely Planet Hidden Libraries you will find:

  • 50 enchanting, obscure, and astounding libraries from around the world.
  • Fascinating insider knowledge and unique stories from each library's resident caretaker.
  • Captivating photos accompanying every entry, revealing the exact location of each hidden library.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837582723

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2024

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 822g

Pages: 208

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