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Who doesn't love a good museum? They have long been sources of inspiration to the most creative among us. This book brings together over twenty of the world's greatest writers to give their own personal tours of the museums that have awed, haunted and inspired them. The result is a fascinating look into the world of literature and museums. Explore the Villa San Michele on the sunny island of Capri with Ali Smith, as she delves into the life of its eccentric founder. Step off the busy roads of Paris with Jacqueline Wilson, as she dives into the uncanny world of the Musee de la Poupee. Discover…
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3 editions- Other · English · 2016PublicAffairs · 9781610396813
- Other · English · 2016Public Affairs · 221 pages · 9781610396806
- Other · English · 2016Economist Books · 221 pages · 9781781256909
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