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All the Beauty in the World: A Museum Guard’s Adventures in Life, Loss, and Art by Patrick Bringley is a profound exploration of art, humanity, and the healing power of creativity. This Sunday Times Art Book of the Year 2023 delivers an unforgettable narrative through the lens of an unlikely guide—an observant museum guard.
As Bringley navigates the magnificent halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he reflects on a personal loss that propels him toward self-discovery. Each day, as he stands guard over priceless masterpieces, he unravels the hidden stories behind the art and forges meaningful connections with both the works and the diverse community within the museum.
This compelling narrative emphasizes:
Critics have praised All the Beauty in the World as ‘luminous’, ‘consoling’, and ‘marvellous’, inviting readers to pause and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. Bringley’s eloquent prose and keen observations serve as a powerful reminder of art's ability to illuminate our lives and forge lasting connections.
ISBN: | 9781529924596 |
Author: | Patrick Bringley |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Vintage |
Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Dimensions: | 197 x 127 x 15 mm |
Publication Date: | 21 March, 2024 |
Pagination: | 240 pages |
Weight: | 196g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’