Book Shelf
Who doesn’t like getting a book for the holidays? Below are a handful of gift-worthy books (all published in 2019) selected by the librarians of the Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Collection Development Department.
The Art of Looking Up
By Catherine McCormack
Critics and reviewers alike are calling this book a visual feast that is desirable as an art book and as a challenge to seek out art in unusual places. Forty spectacular ceilings are featured in this unusually dazzling book. Art historian Catherine McCormack guides readers through the stories behind the artwork depicted in this beautiful book of hypnotic ceilings from around the globe. Remarkable locations, great artists and glorious color photography make this book a great gift!.
Classic Restaurants of Summit County
By Sharon Moreland Myers
Akron and Summit County’s classic hot spots have satisfied palates since the early 20th Century. Akron alone could sit up to 30,000 people at once during the golden age of the ’50s and ’60s. Marcel’s made a name for itself with its scampi, and Iacomini’s became synonymous with lobster. Ladd’s dished crowd-pleasing coney dogs, and Yanko’s sliced up its mouthwatering shish kabobs. Digging up vintage images and recipes, author Sharon Myers leads readers on a delectable trip down memory lane to the area’s most renowned and cherished eateries.
For the Love of Books: Designing and Curating a Home Library
By Thatcher Wine and Elizabeth Lane.
A book about books – what could be better? Learn from the curation and design experts at Juniper Books and see your bookshelves in a whole new light. Explore the history of books, private libraries and celebrate the resilience of print books in the digital era. Marvel at the photographs and be inspired. Useful tips and illustrations will help you create and curate your own home library, whatever the size.
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