The library book / by Susan Orlean.
| Author/creator | Orlean, Susan author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Simon and Schuster, 2018. |
| Description | 317 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Susan Orlean reopens the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history, and delivers a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution--our libraries"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "Orlean chronicles the LAPL fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries across the country and around the world, from their humble beginnings as a metropolitan charitable initiative to their current status as a cornerstone of national identity; brings each department of the library to vivid life through on-the-ground reporting; studies arson attempts to burn a copy of a book herself; reflects on her own experiences in libraries; and reexamines the case of Harry Peak, the blond-haired actor long suspected of setting fire to the LAPL more than thirty years ago"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Includes illustrations on endpapers. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages [315]-317). |
| Genre/form | True crime stories. |
| LCCN | 2018022454 |
| ISBN | 9781476740188 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1476740186 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Item has been checked out | Z733 .L8742 O75 2018 | Due 01/16/2027 | Want This? |