I could only hope that it would not disappoint and it did not. Inspired by the process of creating a library for his fifteenthcentury home near the loire, in france, alberto manguel, the acclaimed writer on books. See all books authored by alberto manguel, including the dictionary of imaginary places, and the library at night, and more on. After living in europe and the south pacific, working as an editor, he moved to canada in 1982 and became a canadian citizen. A canadian argentineborn writer, translator, and editor.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Here he sits, preferably at night, with the shapeless universe outside expunged. The library at night alberto manguel the captive reader. There is an old superstition that books, alone in the night and the silence, whisper one to another. The library at night begins with the design and construction of alberto manguels own library at his house in epub western france a process that raises puzzling questions about his past and his reading habits, as well as broader ones about the nature of categories, catalogues, architecture and identity. Regardless though, books are to be enjoyed, and the ironic part is that, reading a book about reading made me want to read even more than ever before. The book is organized by topic library at night, library as space, library as power i found these topics to be more accessible than a typical i was reminded of a book that brought me to tears a universal history of the destruction of books. Apr 26, 2008 bibliophile alberto manguel s the library at night evokes a magical, living universe, says peter conrad peter conrad sat 26 apr 2008 19. From ancient sumer to modernday iraq although manguel also looks at positive events in book and. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window. The library at night ebook written by alberto manguel.
Manguel draws from the construction of his personal library at his home in france, seducing the reader with that image of the reader engrossed in a book, darkness all. Inspired by creating a library for his fifteenthcentury home. The library at night livros na amazon brasil 9780676975895. Alberto manguel oc frsl born march, 1948 in buenos aires is an argentinecanadian anthologist, translator, essayist, novelist, editor, and a former director of the national library of argentina. The very bookish manguel anchors the library at night in his own experience and his own library, which he built in france around the remnants of a fifteenthcentury barn and began to fill with his tens of thousands of books in the summer of 2003. In the library at night, alberto manguel, the wellknown historian of books and reading, lovingly explores the nooks and crannies of this enchanted domain. Alberto manguel the library at night part 1 of 2 youtube. May 07, 2010 the acclaimed writer on books and reading discusses his book the library at night which presents a history of libraries past and present. Jan 06, 2011 the library at night alberto manguel january 6, 2011 by claire the captive reader a reading diary very nearly made my top ten books of 2010 list so i was understandably excited to read the library at night by alberto manguel.
Packing my library doesnt focus so much on that painful process. May 29, 2009 the library at night is perfect reading for those who enjoy books about books, or books about the pleasure of reading. The library at night by alberto manguel the sleepless reader. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. A space for methodical research during the day, at night it fosters a sense of immersion, of errant inspiration and. Apr 28, 2009 the library at night revels in the physical pleasure of drifting and dipping through the gutenberg galaxy of inkonpaper books. The library at night 2006 a library is an autobiography of the readers mind. After his excellent a history of reading, alberto manguel has now presented us with what is effectively a history of libraries in the library at night and the effect is equally as satisfying.
I was not quite sure what to expect from this book, from simply reading the title. Oct 11, 2015 the library at night by alberto manguel in doc, epub, fb2 download ebook. The library at night by manguel, alberto published by yale. The library at night by alberto manguel librarything. The library at night by manguel, alberto published by yale university press 2009 alberto manguel on. Manguel a bookman would be the grossest of understatements. The library at night isbn 97803009143 pdf epub alberto. Alberto manguels most popular book is a history of reading. Inspired by the process of creating a library for his fifteenthcentury home near the loire, in france, alberto manguel, the acclaimed writer on books and readi.
The library at night by alberto manguel, 9780300155, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. They include a history of reading, a reader on reading and the. It is an invitation into his memory and vast knowledge of books and civilizations, and throughout though mostly implicitly it is also a passionate defence of literacy, of the unique pleasures of reading, of the importance of the book. I can say now, after completing it earlier today, that i am looking forward to reading other selections that this author has written. Inspired by the process of creating a library for his fifteenthcentury home near the loire, in france, alberto manguel, the acclaimed writer on books and reading.
The library at night by alberto manguel oct 9 2007 on. Globe and mail in the library at night, alberto manguel, the wellknown historian of books and reading, lovingly explores the nooks and crannies of this enchanted domain. With scores of wonderful images throughout, the library at night is a fascinating voyage through manguels mind, memory, and vast knowledge of books and civilizations. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alberto manguel books online. The library at night 9780300155 by manguel, alberto and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Manguel draws from the construction of his personal library at his home in france, seducing the reader with that image of the reader engrossed in a book, darkness all around, light only on the page. The library at night begins with the design and construction of alberto manguel s own library at his house in western france a. In this particular one, alberto manguel s subject is libraries, taking us the reader from his own, created in.
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Alberto manguel oc frsl born march, 1948 in buenos aires is an argentinecanadian anthologist, translator, essayist, novelist, editor, and director of the national library of argentina. The library at night is a fascinating voyage through manguel s mind, memory, and vast knowledge of books and civilizations. Alberto manguel is a writer, a translator, and an editor of international reputation. Our imaginary geography is infinitely vaster than that of the material world. Maybe manguel s most famous title, the titular essay has become such a staple in bookish writing, and even got a dedicated phenomenal exhibit at the library of montreal. Inspired by the process of creating a library for his fifteenthcentury home near the loire, in france, alberto manguel, the acclaimed writer on books and, isbn 97803009143 buy the the library at night. In packing my library, manguel continues his celebration of the book as object, conduit, and talisman. The argentinian bibliophile alberto manguel, whose books include a history of reading, is an expert on this snugly closed circle, symbolised by the private library he has installed in a 15thcentury barn in the loire. The starting point is a question, alberto manguel writes in the introduction to the library at. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the library at night. Alberto manguel is an internationally acclaimed anthologist, translator, essayist, novelist, and editor, and the author of several awardwinning books. The book still covers a kaleidoscope of information to satiate the curious reader.
Alberto manguel s most popular book is a history of reading. The argentinian bibliophile alberto manguel, whose books include a. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. The library at night image not available image not available alberto manguel the library at n i g h t yale univer. The library at night revels in the physical pleasure of drifting and dipping through the gutenberg galaxy of inkonpaper books. The library at night by alberto manguel oct 9 2007.
He is the author of numerous nonfiction books such as the dictionary of imaginary places cowritten with gianni guadalupi in 1980, a history of reading 1996, the library at night 2007 and. The library at night by alberto manguel pdf free download ebook. The library at night library at night alber manguel 9780300155. He is the author of numerous nonfiction books such as the dictionary of imaginary places cowritten with gianni guadalupi in 1980, a history of reading. Alberto manguel is currently considered a single author. The library at night is perfect reading for those who enjoy books about books, or books about the pleasure of reading. The library at night by manguel, alberto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The library at night is a fascinating voyage through the mind of one our most beloved men of letters.
There he wrote for canadian newspapers, radio and television, as. There is an old superstition that books, alone in the night and the. This elegy for his library, including digressions on citizenship, dictionaries, gods speech, and creativity, shows a profound appreciation for the shibboleths and. The library at night alberto manguel download free ebook. Now living in the loire, the argentinianborn cultural critic has designed a library for his needs. Jun 07, 2018 essayist and novelist alberto manguel has devoted several books to the experience and cultural meaning of reading. Alberto manguel has 160 books on goodreads with 110930 ratings. The library at night by alberto manguel 9780300155. From the design of the structure to the placement and order of the books, as well as what kind. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Alberto manguel is a writer, translator, editor and critic, but he would rather define himself as a reader. The library at night by alberto manguel nook book ebook. So when a rightwing government appointed alberto manguel to radically rethink the institution, pushback from. Its fondness for leathery bindings and its fussy annoyance about the evil white scabs of pricestickers slimily glued to book jackets soon give way to a crusading defence of the library as a mental sanctuary, a repository of memory, the only kind of home that has any emotional value.
The library at night begins with the design and construction of alberto manguel s own library at his house in western france a process that. In a previous house, they were piled in such pro fusion that his children complained they needed a library card to enter their own home. Libraries, he says, have always seemed to me pleasantly mad places, and for as long as i can remember ive been seduced by their labyrinthine logic. A history of reading by alberto manguel librarything. The library at night, fortunately, is more than a tour of the microcosm contained in manguel s converted barn. One feverish night, robert louis stevenson dreamed of a terrifying hue of brown. Feb 03, 2018 alberto manguel is an argentineborn writer, translator, and editor, and the author of many books of both nonfiction, including a history of reading 1996, the library at night 2007 and homer. Alberto manguels examination of the whats, hows, whys and wheretos of libraries starts with his own private library, constructed from a mediaeval wall in france and filled with everything from ancient tomes to cheap paperbacks, and ends up. Alberto manguel primary author only author division. He was born in buenos aires and spent his childhood in israel and his adolescence in argentina. The library at night a celebration of reading, of libraries, and of the mysterious human desire to give order to the universe inspired by the process of creating a library for his fifteenthcentury home near the loire, in france, alberto manguel, the acclaimed writer on books. May 12, 2017 the national library in buenos aires sits at the epicentre of argentine cultural life. Now director of the national library in his native argentina, a post formerly held by jorge luis borges, manguel curiosity, 2015, etc. The library at night is the first book i have read by alberto manguel.
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