{"product_id":"9781784709372","title":"The Bookseller of Florence : Vespasiano da Bisticci and the Manuscripts that Illuminated the Renaissance by Dr Ross King","description":"A marvel of storytelling and a masterclass in the history of the book' WALL STREET JOURNALThe Renaissance in Florence conjures images of beautiful frescoes and elegant buildings - the dazzling handiwork of the city's artists and architects. But equally important were geniuses of another kind: Florence's manuscript hunters, scribes, scholars and booksellers. At a time where all books were made by hand, these people helped imagine a new and enlightened world.   At the heart of this activity was a remarkable bookseller: Vespasiano da Bisticci. His books were works of art in their own right, copied by talented scribes and illuminated by the finest miniaturists. With a client list that included popes and royalty, Vespasiano became the 'king of the world's booksellers'. But by 1480 a new invention had appeared: the printed book, and Europe's most prolific merchant of knowledge faced a formidable new challenge.   'A spectacular life of the book trade's Renaissance man' JOHN CAREY, SUNDAY TIMES\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205086576818,"sku":"9781784709372","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/products\/9781784709372_94031231-1389-4bce-b100-cc350682583b.jpg?v=1705368853","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781784709372","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}