Exploring the Book of Kells
George Otto Simms author Eoin O'Brien illustrator David Rooney illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:O'Brien Press Ltd
Published:1st Jul '15
Should be back in stock very soon
A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells, one of the world's most famous illuminated manuscripts, with a newly-expanded colour plate section.
Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.
Also available in French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
- Winner of Bisto Book of the Decade 1991 (Ireland)
- Winner of RAI Awards - Special Merit 1989 (Ireland)
ISBN: 9781847177964
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x 6mm
Weight: 158g
80 pages
Expanded colour plate section