The library book / Susan Orlean.
Publication details: London : Atlantic Books, 2019.Description: 317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:- 9781782392262 (paperback)
- 1782392262 (paperback)
- 9781782392255
- Los Angeles Public Library. Central Library -- Fire, 1986
- Los Angeles Public Library. Central Library -- History
- Los Angeles Public Library -- Fire, 1986
- Public libraries -- United States -- California -- Los Angeles (Calif.)
- Arson -- United States -- California -- Los Angeles (Calif.)
- Public libraries -- California -- Los Angeles -- History -- 20th century
- Public libraries -- California -- Los Angeles -- History
- Arson -- California -- Los Angeles -- History -- 20th century
- Arson investigation
- Books
- Library materials
- Libraries -- Social aspects
- 027.479494 23
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reserves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Melbourne Athenaeum Library | Non-Fiction | 027.479 ORL | Available | 068917 |
First published: 2018.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-317)
After moving to Los Angeles, Susan Orlean became fascinated by a mysterious local crime that has gone unsolved since it was carried out on the morning of 29 April 1986: who set fire to the Los Angeles Public Library, ultimately destroying more than 400,000 books, and perhaps even more perplexing, why? With her characteristic humour, insight and compassion, Orlean uses this terrible event as a lens through which to tell the story of all libraries - their history, their meaning and their uncertain future as they adapt and redefine themselves in a digital world. Filled with heart, passion and extraordinary characters, The Library Book discusses the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives.
