{"title":"Christopher de Hamel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Christopher de Hamel, a distinguished author renowned for his deep dive into the fascinating history of medieval manuscripts. Each book in this collection offers a unique glimpse into the enchanting world of ancient texts and the hidden stories they convey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eMaking Medieval Manuscripts\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration of the meticulous craft behind these historical treasures. In \u003cem\u003eMeetings with Remarkable Manuscripts\u003c\/em\u003e, de Hamel takes readers on an enthralling journey through renowned libraries, revealing the secrets held within their ancient volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection also features \u003cem\u003eThe Migrants\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking title that uncovers the movement and influence of manuscripts across cultures and continents. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe Posthumous Papers of the Manuscripts Club\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the lives of those who have cherished and preserved these invaluable artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese works, all categorised under History \u0026amp; Military, are essential reads for history buffs and enthusiasts alike, offering a detailed perspective into the past through the lens of extraordinary manuscript collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meetings-with-remarkable-manuscripts","title":"Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeetings with Remarkable Manuscripts\u003c\/i\u003e by Christopher de Hamel is an unparalleled journey through the rich history hidden within some of the world's most extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. This highly acclaimed history book, now available in paperback, offers readers a rare opportunity to explore these remarkable texts in an intimate and engaging manner. Each manuscript unfolds not just as a historical document, but as a vibrant narrative that brings the Middle Ages to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDe Hamel, a celebrated manuscript expert, takes you on a series of exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits to a dozen notable manuscripts housed in esteemed collections across different parts of the globe. The experience of encountering these manuscripts is akin to meeting a legendary figure in person — an exhilarating and profound engagement with history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the illustrious \u003ci\u003eBook of Kells\u003c\/i\u003e to the breathtaking \u003ci\u003eCodex Amiatinus\u003c\/i\u003e, de Hamel reveals the intricate artistry and fascinating stories behind these treasured works. 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By merging meticulous research with vivid storytelling, Christopher de Hamel extends an invitation to uncover the hidden lives and enduring impact of these manuscripts. \u003ci\u003eMeetings with Remarkable Manuscripts\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a book; it is a passport to a world of scholarly delight and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45695493374188,"sku":"9780141977492","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141977492.jpg?v=1725631744"},{"product_id":"the-posthumous-papers-of-the-manuscripts-club-by-christopher-de-hamel-9780241304372","title":"The Posthumous Papers of the Manuscripts Club","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe people who made, saved and sometimes destroyed medieval manuscripts, over a thousand years of history, from the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eMeetings with Remarkable Manuscripts\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages are among the greatest works of European art and literature. We are dazzled by them and recognise their crucial role in the transmission of knowledge. But we generally think much less about the countless men and women who made, collected and preserved them through the centuries, and to whom they owe their existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis entrancing book describes some of the extraordinary people who have spent their lives among illuminated manuscripts over the last thousand years. A monk in Normandy, a prince of France, a Florentine bookseller, an English antiquary, a rabbi from central Europe, a French priest, a Keeper at the British Museum, a Greek forger, a German polymath, a British connoisseur and the woman who created the most spectacular library in America – all of them were participants in what Christopher de Hamel calls the Manuscripts Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exhilarating fraternity, and the fellow enthusiasts who come with it, throw new light on how manuscripts have survived and been used by very different kinds of people in many different circumstances. Christopher de Hamel's unexpected connections and discoveries reveal a passion which crosses the boundaries of time. We understand the manuscripts themselves better by knowing who their keepers and companions have been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1850 (or thereabouts) John Ruskin bought his first manuscript 'at a bookseller's in a back alley'. This was his reaction: 'The new worlds which every leaf of this book opened to me, and the joy I had in counting their letters and unravelling their arabesques as if they had all been of beaten gold – as many of them were – cannot be told.' 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Each stage of production is described, from the preparation of the parchment, pens, paints, and inks to the writing of the scripts and the illumination of the manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany beautiful illuminated manuscripts survive from the Middle Ages and can be seen in libraries and museums throughout Europe. But who were the skilled craftsmen who made these exquisite books? What precisely is parchment? How were medieval manuscripts designed and executed? What were the inks and pigments, and how were they applied?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book looks at the work of scribes, illuminators, and bookbinders. Based principally on examples in the Bodleian Library, this lavishly illustrated account tells the story of manuscript production from the early Middle Ages through to the high Renaissance. Each stage of production is described in detail, from the preparation of the parchment, pens, paints, and inks to the writing of the scripts and the final decoration and illumination of the manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking Medieval Manuscripts\u003c\/em\u003e also explains the role of the stationer or bookshop, often to be found near cathedral and market squares, in the commissioning of manuscripts. 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