Marks of Genius: Masterpieces from the Bodleian Libraries - SIGNED - Rare!

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“Signed by Stephen Hebron on the limitation page. Limited edition 130/350. Hardbound, no dust jacket ...
Pages
300
Publication Year
2014
Format
Hard cover
Publication Date
2014-07-15
Book Title
Marks of Genius: Masterpieces from the Collections of the Bodleia
ISBN
9781851242665
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Publisher
Bodleian Library
ISBN-10
185124266X
ISBN-13
9781851242665
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038629299

Product Key Features

Language
English
Topic
Art, European, Antiques & Collectibles
Author
Stephen Hebron
Illustrator
Yes

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11 In.
Item Height
1.5 In.
Item Width
9.5 In.

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Book Title
Marks of Genius : Masterpieces from the Collections of the Bodleian Libraries
Dewey Decimal
002.07442574
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
What sets Mary Shelley's Frankenstein apart from so many other famous works of fiction? What special combination of creativity and vision made possible the drafting of Mag¬na Carta? When describing exceptional accomplishments like these - and the men and women behind them - we use the word 'genius'. And while genius is difficult to define, we all recognize that elusive, special quality when we encounter it.'Marks of Genius' pays tribute to some of the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history, from ancient texts on papyrus and the extraordinary medieval manuscript 'The Douce Apocalypse' to the renowned children's work 'The Wind in the Willows'. Bringing together some of the most impressive treasures from the collections of the Bodleian Libraries, it tells the story of the creation of each work and its afterlife, offering insight into the breadth and depth of its influence as well as its power to fascinate.Illustrating works from Euclid, Dante and Handel to Einstein, Austen and Gandhi, 'Marks of Genius' showcases over 100 books and manuscripts that constitute the pinnacle of human creativity and which we continue to revere and revisit., 'Marks of Genius' pays tribute to the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history. Bringing together some of the most impressive treasures from the collections of the Bodleian Libraries, it tells the story of the creation of each work and its afterlife, offering insight into the breadth and depth of its influence., What sets Mary Shelley's Frankenstein apart from so many other famous works of fiction? What special combination of creativity and vision made possible the drafting of Magna Carta--a document both so unprecedented and so fundamental to the concept of basic human rights that its name can now be used to define the many declarations that came after it. When describing exceptional accomplishments like these--and the men and women behind them--we use the word "genius." And while genius is difficult to define, we all recognize that elusive, special quality when we encounter it. Marks of Genius pays tribute to some of the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history, from ancient texts on papyrus and the extraordinary medieval manuscript The Douce Apocalypse to the renowned children's work The Wind in the Willows . Bringing together some of the rarest and most impressive treasures in the collections of the Bodleian Libraries, it tells the story of each work's creation and its journey through time, offering insight into the breadth and depth of its influence as well as and its power to fascinate. Published to accompany an exhibition of the same name at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York, Marks of Genius celebrates with two hundred full-color illustrations works that constitute the pinnacle of human creativity and which we continue to restore and revisit--perhaps in the hopes that some of their remarkable brilliance will rub off.
Publication Year
2014
Dewey Edition
23
Format
Hardcover
Reviews
Marks of Genius is a must. . . . The photographs are rich and detailed, and each entry features illustrative historical context. . . . Collecting this material in one place allows viewers to build a multifaceted understanding of genius., What makes Marks of Genius such a gem is the opportunity to witness the handwritten output of geniuses through the ages. You can find a photograph of equations concerning the age and expansion of the universe that Albert Einstein wrote on a blackboard during a talk in 1931. . . . You can also take in images of the Magna Carta . . . and the manuscript of The Wind in the Willows ., "Marks of Genius is a must. . . . The photographs are rich and detailed, and each entry features illustrative historical context. . . . Collecting this material in one place allows viewers to build a multifaceted understanding of genius." , Where can you find locks of Percy Bysshe Shelley's and Mary Shelley's hair alongside the fragments of Sappho's poetry? At the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford, England. And also in the book Marks of Genius . . . The book includes writings and drawings and ephemera dating from ancient times to the twentieth century., Fascinating. . . . Balancing erudition with clarity, the catalogue is an invaluable guide to some of civilisation's textual cornerstones.
Table Of Content
Contents: Preface, Foreword, Blackwell's and the Bodleian, The Genius of Sir Thomas Bodley: The Bodleian Library, The Character of Genius, Catalogue Part One: Marks of Genius, Catalogue Part Two: Genius and Learning, Bibliography, Index, Concordance of shelfmarks, Copyright credits, Acknowledgements.
LC Classification Number
Z987.5
Number of Pages
360 pages

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