What do you think?
Rate this book
Knopf Guide: Louvre
- GenresTravel
360 pages, Paperback
First published July 11, 2006
4 people want to read
About the author
Alfred A. Knopf Publishing
81 books10 followersAlfred A. Knopf, Inc. is an American publishing house that was founded by Blanche Knopf and Alfred A. Knopf Sr. in 1915.
From the start, Knopf focused on European translations and high-brow works of literature. During World War I these books were cheap to obtain and helped establish Knopf as an American firm publishing European works.
In 1960, Random House acquired the Alfred A. Knopf publishing house. Knopf published textbooks until 1988, when Random House's schools and colleges division was sold to McGraw Hill.
From the start, Knopf focused on European translations and high-brow works of literature. During World War I these books were cheap to obtain and helped establish Knopf as an American firm publishing European works.
In 1960, Random House acquired the Alfred A. Knopf publishing house. Knopf published textbooks until 1988, when Random House's schools and colleges division was sold to McGraw Hill.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
February 16, 2008
The quote on the back cover sums up this series perfectly:
"These are joyous books, beautifully organized, full of pleasure even for the non-traveler and wonderful to handle—marvelous examples of modern bookmaking."
It's amazing how much is packed—without clutter—into these beautiful books. Full of background and helpful insight, with the presentation of a world-class museum.
"These are joyous books, beautifully organized, full of pleasure even for the non-traveler and wonderful to handle—marvelous examples of modern bookmaking."
It's amazing how much is packed—without clutter—into these beautiful books. Full of background and helpful insight, with the presentation of a world-class museum.
Displaying 1 of 1 review