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The library book

by Thomas R. Schiff, Alberto Manguel

This photographic volume explores the architectural evolution and cultural role of American libraries, from early structures to modernist designs. Illustrated with 360-degree panoramas, the book examines how these buildings reflect the universal library model.

Accession 27489 ISBN 9781597113748 Publisher Aperture Foundation
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