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Miniature libraries reading list

Reading list about Miniature libraries from the Children's Books Collections

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Room 77: National Art Library

The National Art Library at the V&A is a major public reference library. Its strength lies in the range and depth of its holdings of documentary material concerning the fine and decorative arts of many countries and periods. It is also the curatorial department for the art, craft and design of the book, details of which can be found in the Prints & Books collection.

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Penguin paperback cover designs

8 June–13 November 2005 Marking the 70th anniversary of Penguin Books and drawing on material that had never previously been exhibited, this display showed how Penguin responded to – and influenced – changing trends in British culture.

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Mounts for the Display of Books

Until last year, there were basically two types of supports used to display books in the V& A. They had been developed, over a number of years, in order to prevent damage being caused to books whilst open on exhibition. &#160

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Bookings & tickets

Bookings and tickets for exhibitions, activities and events

Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton

8 February – 22 April 2012

Featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, this exhibition celebrates Her Majesty in her roles as princess, monarch and mother and coincides with the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

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V&A 'Japanese Woodblock Prints' Postcard Book

V&A 'Japanese Woodblock Prints' Postcard Book

This book of 16 postcards showcases Japanese prints from the V&A's collection of ukiyo-e.

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Event - Early Medieval 11/12

Fri 16 September 2011–Fri 30 March 2012

COURSE: Explore the visual arts of the Medieval period through the V&A’s abundant medieval collections, including architecture and sculpture, metalwork and enamels, silks and embroidery, ivory carving and manuscript illumination, wall painting and mosaic. You can book the full year course, or select individual terms or days. Fridays, 16 September 2011 – 13 July 2012 (over 3 terms)

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