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This book, beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photography, is a celebration of UCL’s unique collections, with leading academics from the university invited to select and write about an object each found inspiring. From a jar of moles to an Egyptian unguent spoon, a finger X-ray to some prehistoric cereal grains, their choices were often surprising, their responses always fascinating.
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Conversation Pieces, Mark Carnall
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- Released
- 2013
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Conversation Pieces
- Subtitle
- Inspirational Objects in UCL's Historic Collections
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Carnall
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Shire Publications
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 95
- ISBN10
- 1782006516
- ISBN13
- 9781782006510
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, History, Hobby, Art, Other History, Antiques & Collectibles, Collecting
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- This book, beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photography, is a celebration of UCL’s unique collections, with leading academics from the university invited to select and write about an object each found inspiring. From a jar of moles to an Egyptian unguent spoon, a finger X-ray to some prehistoric cereal grains, their choices were often surprising, their responses always fascinating.