About the Book
The autograph collection of Pedro Corrêa do Lago is among the largest in the world: over 100,000 manuscripts of famous personalities from nine centuries are presented here. This volume shows the most interesting, historically significant, and original documents – from medieval popes to Frida Kahlo and Stephen Hawking – and explains them in their respective biographical context.
About the Authors
Christine Nelson is the Drue Heinz Curator of Literary and Historical Manuscripts at the Morgan Library & Museum and has curated exhibitions on Thoreau, Charlotte Brontë, Oscar Wilde, and many more.
Julius Wiedemann is the author of numerous TASCHEN titles on illustration, record covers, infographics, advertising, and design.
Pedro Corrêa do Lago is a Brazilian art historian, curator, and collector. He founded the publishing house Capivara, was director of the National Library of Brazil, and has published over 20 books, including Written by Hand (2005).
Location of the Collection
The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which originated from the private library of J. P. Morgan, today preserves significant manuscripts, literary manuscripts, music manuscripts, rare books, drawings, and ancient art.
Pages: 464
AUTHOR
EDITOR
FROM THE COLLECTION OF
CONTRIBUTOR: Christine Nelson
Julius Wiedemann
Pedro Corrêa do Lago
The Morgan Library & Museum
First published: 15/05/2019
Language of the book: German
Edition: D
ISBN: 978-3-8365-7519-5
Themes: Classics
Dimensions: 17.0 cm x 24.0 cm, Weight 1.62 kg
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