A beautifully illustrated guide to 150 of the world's most remarkable libraries, celebrating the architecture, collections and unique character of these extraordinary spaces.

The selection spans all continents, taking readers from opulent Baroque monasteries to contemporary cultural centres. Each library has its own story, with the book exploring the buildings themselves as well as the collections of books and other media housed within them.

Featuring 160 colour illustrations, it offers a visual journey through some of the world's most enchanting reading spaces, making it as appealing to architecture and design enthusiasts as it is to book lovers.

The book is written by Léa Teuscher, a London-based journalist specialising in travel and food writing. She is also senior sub-editor at *Wallpaper\**, the international art, architecture and design magazine.

Published by Lannoo Publishers in September 2025, this is a 258-page hardback measuring 23 × 16.9cm.

Part of Lannoo's successful *150* series, which brings together carefully curated destinations from around the world.

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