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Discover the unexpected bestseller that's captivated readers and critics alike, offering a fresh perspective on one of the world's most renowned museums. This Sunday Times Art Book of the Year 2023 invites you to see the Metropolitan Museum of Art through the eyes of an unlikely guide: a security guard seeking solace amidst masterpieces.
When tragedy strikes, Patrick Bringley abandons his former life and finds refuge in the hallowed halls of New York's artistic treasure trove. As he stands sentinel over priceless works, Bringley uncovers the Met's hidden facets and forges a profound connection with the art surrounding him. This poignant narrative traces his journey from grief-stricken newcomer to a man transformed by beauty, camaraderie, and the quiet power of art.
Bringley's account is a testament to the healing properties of creativity and community. With keen observation and heartfelt prose, he illuminates the museum's inner workings and the vibrant ecosystem that thrives within its walls. Readers will find themselves transported, seeing familiar masterpieces anew and discovering the extraordinary in the everyday.
Hailed as 'luminous', 'consoling', and 'marvellous' by critics, 'All the Beauty in the World' is a deeply moving exploration of life's joys and sorrows, viewed through the prism of timeless art. It's an invitation to pause, reflect, and rediscover the beauty that surrounds us all.
Book ISBN: | 9781529924596 |
Book Author: | Patrick Bringley |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 127 x 15 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-03-21 |
Book Pagination: | 240 pages |
Book 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.’