Letters of note : an eclectic collection of correspondence deserving of a wider audience / compiled by Shaun Usher.
Material type:
TextPublisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2014Description: xvi, 352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1452134251 (hardback)
- 9781452134253 (hardback)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 808.86 L651 | Available | 33111007564574 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This spectacular collection of more than 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of history--the brightest and best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. Entries include a transcript of the letter; a short contextual introduction; and, in 100 cases, a captivating facsimile of the letter itself. The artfulness of Shaun Usher's eclectic arrangement creates a reading experience rich in discovery. Mordant, hilarious, poignant, enlightening--surprise rewards each turn of the page. Colorfully illustrated with photographs, portraits, and relevant artworks, this handsome hardcover is a visual treat too, making Letters of Note an utterly distinctive gift, and an instant classic.
"First published in Great Britain in 2013 by Canongate Books Ltd in conjunction with Unbound"--Title page verso.
Includes index.
"This collection of 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of history--the brightest and the best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. Letters are not ordered chronologically or thematically, but are artfully arranged for a discovery-rich reading experience. Each entry includes a transcript of the letter; a short contextual introduction; and, in 100 cases, a facsimile of the letter itself"-- Provided by publisher.