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June 3, 2021 by

The Bookseller of Florence

The Bookseller of Florence

$30.00

Category: Biography and Autobiography
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“The Bookseller of Florence” by Ross King

“Against the … backdrop of Renaissance Florence, [this book] brings to light an extraordinary story about the city and its culture–that of Vespasiano da Bisticci, the ‘king of the world’s booksellers,’ Florence’s most indispensable and prolific merchant of knowledge. His bookshop in the heart of Florence was a gathering place for the city’s most prominent poets and philosophers, and it was there that Vespasiano and his team of scribes created beautiful illuminated manuscripts for their clients, a cast of powerful popes and wealthy European princes. But in 1476, as Vespasiano began working on one of his most famed and gorgeous works–the Urbino Bible–the printing press came to Florence and threatened his life’s work”

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Our next book pick is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This month’s book club is June 10th. Come join us and enjoy lively, spirited discussion! RSVP by sending us a message.

Author Event with Mashall Thorton | June 3 at 6:00 PM

Spring is blooming, and Bay Books is celebrating PRIDE month with a special literary evening featuring three-time Lambda Award–winning author Marshall Thornton. Whether you’re a longtime fan or exploring LGBTQ literature for the first time, this event invites you to engage, reflect, and connect.

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