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New York Times bestseller
Best books of the year recognition
Unique perspective from a former museum guard
Explores treasures from Egypt to Rome
Insightful memoir about art and community
Celebrates the beauty of museum life
Captivating storytelling with emotional depth
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Price Range: $15.99
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New York Times bestseller and critical acclaim.
Insightful memoir from a former museum guard.
A decade spent in the Metropolitan Museum.
Explores hidden treasures and unique experiences.
Captivating stories of art and community.
Emotional journey through grief and solace.
Celebrates the beauty of art and connection.
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Price Range: $13.99
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New York Times bestseller.
Portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Author spent a decade as a museum guard.
Explores art's emotional and cultural significance.
Highlights relationships between guards and artworks.
Describes hidden treasures and museum's unique atmosphere.
Celebrated by major publications and readers alike.
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Price Range: $17.09
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Discover the Louvre's hidden gems and masterpieces.
Experience an intimate journey through the museum.
Meet the passionate people behind the art.
Blend of investigative journalism and personal memoir.
Explore galleries, rooftops, and secret spaces.
Uncover the Louvre's rich history and culture.
Fall in love with Paris's iconic attraction.
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Price Range: $14.99
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BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER
Evocative portrayal of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Explores art, culture, and rebellion
Highlights her impact on Boston society
First woman to open a museum
Richly compelling narrative by Emily Franklin
Celebrates a daring, independent spirit
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Price Range: $16.59
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True story of monumental art theft.
Over 42,000 stolen artifacts recovered.
Includes nearly 500 ancestral human remains.
FBI's groundbreaking investigation detailed.
Explores cultural heritage and historical wounds.
Focus on justice and repatriation efforts.
A gripping narrative of healing and responsibility.
Price Range: $29.99
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Based on the acclaimed George Clooney film.
Explores the art treasures hoarded by Nazi forces.
Follows the heroic Monuments Men during WWII.
Highlights the race against time to save culture.
Focuses on six Monuments Men's daring missions.
Reveals the impact of art during wartime.
A captivating tale of bravery and sacrifice.
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Price Range: $11.43
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Personal story of founding director Lonnie Bunch.
Details triumphs and challenges of the museum's creation.
Inspirational and humorous reflections throughout the narrative.
Highlights importance of African American history in America.
Offers insights into museum management and leadership.
Captures the museum's early success and public reception.
Encourages readers in cultural and nonprofit sectors.
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Price Range: $28.75
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Unbelievable true story of art theft.
FBI's extensive investigation into stolen artifacts.
Over 42,000 artifacts looted from various cultures.
Includes nearly 500 stolen ancestral remains.
Insights into legal and moral repatriation challenges.
Highlights cultural heritage and historical justice.
A gripping narrative of redemption and restoration.
Price Range: $18.89
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Explores cultural artifact meanings in museums.
Focus on Gala Porras-Kim's research-based art.
Investigates uncertain histories of ancient objects.
Reflects on fragments and conflicting historical narratives.
Addresses challenges of knowledge preservation over centuries.
Documents interventions in classification and knowledge systems.
Essays by curators, academics, and conservators included.
Price Range: $60.00
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Explores colonial impact on art in museums.
Challenges traditional art history narratives.
Examines art restitution and decolonization debates.
Highlights overlooked stories in art history.
Divided into four engaging thematic sections.
Includes provocative contemporary art discussions.
Encourages critical thinking about museum practices.
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Price Range: $9.47
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Explore art through a Christian faith perspective.
Journey from ancient Egypt to modern spirituality.
Experience masterpieces from renowned artists throughout history.
Discover humanity's search for God in art.
Enjoy a non-technical, engaging narrative style.
Renew your spiritual journey through insightful reflections.
Transform your view of art and faith forever.
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Price Range: $19.95
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Explores colonial violence and cultural restitution.
Highlights the Benin Bronzes' historical significance.
Critiques Western museum practices and ethics.
Calls for repatriation of stolen cultural artifacts.
Winner of the 2021 Elliott P. Skinner Award.
Engages readers in urgent discussions on justice.
Provides a compelling narrative about empire's legacy.
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Price Range: $16.69
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Profiles heroes rescuing lost cultural treasures.
Explores complex motivations behind rescue efforts.
Addresses controversial issues like repatriation and appropriation.
Covers diverse historic periods and cultural objects.
Highlights the impact of tourism on heritage sites.
Examines ethical dilemmas in cultural preservation.
Features ten unique and compelling rescue stories.
Price Range: $36.00
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Comprehensive two-volume collection of Hermitage Museum treasures.
Features over three million works of art.
Includes masterpieces by renowned artists like Da Vinci.
Rich history of the Hermitage Museum featured.
Exceptional quality reproductions and insightful discussions.
Perfect for art lovers and museum enthusiasts.
Celebrates nearly 250 years of cultural heritage.
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Price Range: $87.28
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Critical analysis of contemporary art collections.
Explores nonprofit system's shortcomings in museums.
Offers solutions for diversity and reform.
Examines public trust versus private ownership issues.
Highlights art market's financial and ideological control.
Discusses history of private collections in America.
Reveals imperialist social relations within museums.
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Price Range: $27.56
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Explores ownership of cultural heritage and history.
Highlights Native American repatriation efforts and challenges.
Personal account from a museum anthropology curator.
Examines identity, morality, and spirituality conflicts.
Details four significant objects and their journeys.
Discusses legal frameworks affecting cultural reclamation.
Provokes thought on rights and heritage preservation.
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Price Range: $18.80
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Chronicles Belle da Costa Greene's remarkable life.
Features nearly 600 letters to Bernard Berenson.
Highlights her pioneering role as a female librarian.
Explores her unique mixed-race heritage and identity.
Showcases her transformation of a private library.
Illuminates her vibrant writing and artistic insights.
Reveals her journey of self-invention and empowerment.
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Price Range: $25.00
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Multiauthored exploration of Ballenberg's architecture.
Showcases Swiss vernacular homes from 14th-19th centuries.
Documents traditional handicrafts through on-site workshops.
Edited by Rolf Fehlbaum, Vitra entrepreneur.
Features insights from designers Morrison, Saik, and Tane.
Celebrates functional beauty and enduring utility.
Encourages critical evaluation of everyday objects.
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Price Range: $17.79
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Guidance for engaging small museum audiences.
Case studies showcasing successful evaluation programs.
Essential marketing and public relations strategies.
Checklists for accessibility and visitor experience.
Encourages community advocacy and involvement.
Tips for tailoring programs to audience needs.
Promotes museum's role as community resource.
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Price Range: $45.00
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First international survey of national museums' origins.
Explores museums' reflections of political concerns.
Comparative analysis across global institutions.
Reveals emotional engagement strategies in exhibitions.
Highlights selective narratives and factual inaccuracies.
Connects nationalism with contemporary political issues.
Essential for students and academics in related fields.
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Price Range: $39.99
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Massive anthology of TBA21's art commissions.
Over 1,300 pages of texts and visuals.
Explores relationships beyond the artwork itself.
Engages with more than 100 art pieces.
Features new works by various contemporary artists.
Includes essays from leading transdisciplinary thinkers.
Documents TBA21's history and collaborative practices.
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Price Range: $35.95
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Comprehensive guide for book repair enthusiasts.
Written by experienced bibliophile Mitchell Buck.
Practical tips for maintaining your prized books.
Combines personal experience and expert suggestions.
Encourages hands-on care for cherished volumes.
Ideal for those who love book preservation.
Enhances your reading experience through restoration efforts.
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Price Range: $5.85
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Chronicles 100-year journey for African American museum.
Written by Robert L. Wilkins, a passionate advocate.
Details early efforts to honor Black soldiers.
Explores obstacles faced by museum supporters over decades.
Congress authorized the museum with bipartisan support.
Opened in September 2016, a historic milestone.
Inspires courage to confront America's hard truths.
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Price Range: $9.99
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Comprehensive guide for emerging artists.
Learn to present your art professionally.
Networking strategies for the art community.
Identify suitable galleries for your work.
Effective communication with gallery owners.
Best practices for displaying your artwork.
Tips for successful art openings and events.
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Price Range: $5.38
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Explore unique museums in Greater Los Angeles.
Highlights underappreciated collections and stories.
Features striking photographs and diverse histories.
Perfect for cultural and history enthusiasts.
Includes over 750 lesser-known museums.
Essential guide for adventurous explorers.
2024 Foreword INDIES Book Awards finalist.
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Price Range: $40.82
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Learn to interpret historic dress forms.
Understand 19th century gown shapes and cuts.
Re-create profiles from contemporary mannequins.
Analyze silhouettes through historic paintings.
Handle and display garments safely and effectively.
Focus on Western women's wear, 1750–1950.
Includes over 250 color images and charts.
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Price Range: $34.95
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Provocative reassessment of museum acquisition narratives.
Challenges the belief in imperialist plunder and theft.
Examines global antiquities trade over 250 years.
Highlights perspectives of Chinese and Egyptian participants.
Promotes a nuanced understanding of artifact provenance.
Reveals collaborative dynamics often overlooked by critics.
Advocates for a brighter, equitable future in museums.
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Price Range: $22.17
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Explores Kentucky Derby's rich cultural history.
Highlights 75 significant artifacts from the museum.
Focuses on marginalized voices in horse racing.
Connects American spirit with Derby's legacy.
Written by Kentucky Derby Museum's curator.
Offers personal insights into Derby's evolution.
Reveals untold stories of diverse contributors.
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Price Range: $35.00
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Thrilling account of Getty Museum's scandals.
Investigative journalism reveals looted antiquities purchases.
Explores art world’s greed and hypocrisy.
Offers insights into cultural heritage disputes.
Based on confidential museum records and interviews.
Engaging narrative with outlandish characters.
Highlights significant art restitution movements.
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Price Range: $2.99
