The Most Beautiful Book Places in the World by 1000 Libraries is a visually stunning coffee-table book that takes readers on a captivating journey through the world’s most exquisite literary locales.
Curated by 1000 Libraries founder Vincent Phan with help from book historian Dr Anna Welch, the book features over 100 remarkable places and hidden gems for book lovers to admire, from grand libraries and enchanting bookstores to cozy book cafés and even book hotels.
This literary expedition takes readers across the globe, beginning in the heart of Europe, crossing the sea to explore the Americas and ending in Asia. It includes everything from majestic libraries — such as those that served as inspiration for Harry Potter, Beauty & the Beast and even Star Wars — to charming indie bookstores, bookish restaurants and bustling book markets. You’ll even find an entire town dedicated to books!
This immersive experience is complete with beautiful photographs and illustrations, and stunning designs, thanks to the help of world-class photographers, designers, illustrators and printers.
The Most Beautiful Book Places in the World will make the perfect centerpiece for any book lover’s home. Whether you’re an avid reader, a dreamy wanderer, a history buff, an art enthusiast or an architecture nerd, you’ll want to add this enchanting book to your collection.
You can tell from the moment you pick up this book that it’s the result of years of meticulous research and careful crafting. The first edition —the result of over 2 years of research, conceptualization and design — is available exclusively through Kickstarter. In essence, this book is for everyone who believes in the magic of stories, the allure of history and the beauty that is found in quiet corners of vast reading rooms. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a real-world explorer, The Most Beautiful Book Places in the World invites you to a journey like no other — one that you can share with your loved ones.
Founded in 2020, 1000 Libraries started off as a literary lifestyle photoblog dedicated to celebrating remarkable libraries & bookstores all around the world. It quickly became an internet viral sensation and reached over one million subscribers making it the world’s largest community of book lovers.
In 2024, 1000 Libraries has now grown into a media company producing unique content for book lovers from editorial articles, videos and books. Its first book The Most Beautiful Book Places in the World successfully launched worldwide via Kickstarter and is now one of the most successful book launch in Australia & in the world.
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