The repositories of human wisdom and experience through the ages, libraries are one of our most valuable cultural resources. This stimulating volume showcases some of the most interesting library design trends and developments from around the world. Covering both public and private libraries, as well as bookstores, you'll see a wide variety of ways to arrange and store books. Also included are descriptions and recommendations for the finest library fittings and furnishings available plus a directory of resources and suppliers. What factors distinguish a truly great library? Browse this valuable reference to find out for yourself...

Introduction

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Private Libraries

 The Library of Mr and Mrs Steve Fossett

 Scholar's Library

 Library on Cork Street

 The Stud Skeleton Library

 Rustic Canyon Residence

 Craven Road Studio

 Wohnturm Kilchberg

 Library Hotel

 Penthouse Apartment, Chiswick Green Studios

 Bradfield Library Portfolio

Public Libraries

 Writers Guild Foundation Library

 Library of the School of Art

 City of Sydney Library, Customs House

 Bibliotheca Alexandrina

 Wellcome Library

 Richard Avedon Foundation

 San Antonio Central Library

 Bibliotheque Edouard Fleuret

 Seattle Central Library

 Centre des Archives d'Outre-mer

 Grande Bibliotheque du Quebec

 Central Library of Law

 Robertson Davies Library

 Idea Store Crisp Street

 The Morgan Library& Museum

Furniture

 Paschen Bibliotheken

 Furnishing ofa Cyber Lounge

 Ligne Roset

Bookshops

 Libreria Antiquaria Gonnelli

 teNeues Store Munich

 Cook and Book

 L' Archivolto Bookshop

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