Library World Records

Library World Records

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Library World Records is a popular reference book written by British author Godfrey Oswald, that covers hundreds of statistical facts and information about books and libraries around the world. It was first published in the U.S. in 2004 (ISBN 978-0-7864-1619-6). A second edition of the book is due for publication in 2008 (ISBN 978-0-7864-3852-5). Both books also contain numerous photographs of libraries and books in the form of clay inscriptions, on papyrus, parchment and paper. It has been called the Guinness Book of World Records on libraries and books. [Thomson Corporation article on the book is at [http://scientific.thomsonreuters.com/free/ipmatters/infosearch/8232530/ About Library World Records] ]

Reviews

* Thomson Corporation's article on the book [http://scientific.thomsonreuters.com/free/ipmatters/infosearch/8232530/]
* "ELAN ExLibris Association Newsletter," review on 1st edition of the book [http://people.fis.utoronto.ca/exlibris/PDF/elan_fall2005.pdf] 2005,
* "Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin," September 2004 issue.

External links

* [http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/searches/advanced_search2.php?advanced=godfrey+oswald&x=0&y=0 Publishers details on the 1st and 2nd edition of the book]

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