The library book, Susan Orlean
Type
Label
The library book, Susan Orlean
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-317)
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The library book
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1029886122
Responsibility statement
Susan Orlean
Summary
"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
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Genre
Subject
- Arson investigation
- Public libraries -- California -- Los Angeles -- History
- True crime stories
- Libraries and society
- Libraries + Social aspects
- Library buildings + Fires and fire prevention -- California -- Los Angeles
- Fires -- California -- Los Angeles
- Books + Conservation and restoration -- California -- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Public Library, Central Library -- History
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- Arson investigation
- Public libraries -- California -- Los Angeles -- History
- True crime stories
- Libraries and society
- Libraries + Social aspects
- Library buildings + Fires and fire prevention -- California -- Los Angeles
- Fires -- California -- Los Angeles
- Books + Conservation and restoration -- California -- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Public Library, Central Library -- History
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