Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts
by Christopher de Hamel · first published 2016
100% recommend
"This is a book about why medieval manuscripts matter. The idea for the book, which is entirely new, is to invite the reader into intimate conversations with twelve of the most famous manuscripts in existence and to explore with the author what they tell us about nearly a thousand years of medieval history -- and sometimes about the modern world too. Part travel book, part detective story, part conversation with the reader, Meetings with remarkable manuscripts conveys the fascination and excitement of encountering some of the greatest works of art in our culture which, in the originals, are to
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…absolutely check out these works: • The Book of Kells[1] in Dublin — this is considered to be the masterpiece of Western calligraphy. If you're ever in Dublin, don't leave without paying a visit to this! • Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts by Christopher de Hameml — get a hardcover edition of this book; it has absolutely gorgeous selection of artwork from 12 of the most spectacular "illuminated manuscripts" (including the Book of Kells)…
on “The Model Book of Calligraphy (1561–1596)” ↗If this is something that interests you, the recent book Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts is very good. This book is not covered, but the Codex Amiatinus also mentioned in the article is. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/316549/meetings-wit...
on “Europe’s Oldest Intact Book Was Preserved and Found in the Coffin of a Saint” ↗…owned by the Smithsonian Natural History museum, and while I think they usually keep it in storage, it coincidentally was on display this summer and I took a trip to go see it after reading the book. Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts - Christopher de Hamel. 12 different medieval manuscripts the author goes to visit. Describes their history, where they are now and what it's like to see them, contains many detailed reproductions of…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2018?” ↗…samples from my practice (of 3 weeks) :-) https://kashyapc.fedorapeople.org/Copperplate_practice_1.jpg https://kashyapc.fedorapeople.org/Copperplate_practice_2.jpg What inspired me was this book called Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts[1], which has samples of great calligraphy from centuries old manuscripts, among many other interesting things. (Previously mentioned it on HN here[2].) And I am learning Copperplate script itself from…
on “The Path to Dijkstra’s Handwriting (2013)” ↗A delightful book I've been savouring over several months: Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts[1]. Let's hear from the abstract: "[...] The idea for the book, which is entirely new, is to invite the reader into intimate conversations with twelve of the most famous manuscripts in existence and…
on “Ask HN: Favorite Nonfiction Books of 2019?” ↗(Re-using an old comment of mine from a different thread [0]) If you're curious on medieval manuscripts, definitely checkout the following: Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts [1] by Christopher de Hameml — get a hardcover edition of this book; it has absolutely gorgeous selection of artwork from 12 of the most spectacular "illuminated manuscripts" (including the Book of Kells)…
on “Over 90% of Medieval Manuscripts Have Been Lost, Study Says” ↗A special book that I'm thoroughly enjoying right now: "Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts"[1]. Why? I'll let the abstract speak: "[...] The idea for the book, which is entirely new, is to invite the reader into intimate conversations with twelve of the most famous manuscripts in existence…
on “Ask HN: Recommend one book I need to read this summer?” ↗