The Beauty of Books

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The Beauty of Books — Season 1, Episode 1: Ancient Bibles

Documentary30 min1 season, 4 episodes

Episode synopsis

The British Library in London is home to 14 million books, on shelves that stretch over 600km. Extraordinary vessels of ideas and knowledge, they testify to the love affair we have with books. This series explores the enduring appeal and importance of books from a 4th century bible to present day paperbacks.

About The Beauty of Books

Series combining human stories, expert interviews, book illustrations and historic archive to reveal the beauty of books.

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