Librairie Mollat, a French independent bookstore in Bordeaux, has created a wonderful photographic series that seamlessly blends book covers with people faces. Librarians and other book lovers post these photos weekly on the bookstore Instagram page.
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Researchers Discovered Oldest Copy Of The Holly Quran
Researchers at the University of Tübingen have discovered a manuscript of the Holly Quran, beautifully written in Kufic sometime between 649 and 675 AD. It was donated to the university in the 19th century, and was written about 20 to 40 years after the death of the prophet Muhammad. This makes the manuscript one of… Continue reading Researchers Discovered Oldest Copy Of The Holly Quran
The Book Mountain Library in the Netherlands
Rotterdam-based MVRDV has recently completed a beautiful architectural design “Book mountain and Library Quarter” located in the market square of Spijkenisse, Netherlands. The library features bookshelves enclosed in a glass pyramid, with the platforms connected via wide stairs to form a continuous route of 480 meters around the mountain to its peak where a cafe offers panoramic views over the town. Underneath… Continue reading The Book Mountain Library in the Netherlands
Why Do Old Books Smell?
Walk into a used bookshop and you will encounter the unique aroma of aging books. The smell is loved by some, disliked by others, but where does it come from?
The Worlds Largest Quran Unveiled In Afghanistan
The world’s largest Quran was officially unveiled in Afghanistan, Kabul. The Holly Quran Measured more than 7ft long and 10ft wide, the text’s 218 pages are decorated in 30 different calligraphy designs and took almost five years to finish. Via: Daily mail
ذات السلاسل في معرض الكتاب الدولي
تشارك ذات السلاسل في معرض الكتاب الدولي المقام بأرض المعارض بمشرف قاعة 5 خلال الفترة من 19-10-2011 الى 29-10-2011 حيث ستقوم بتوفير احدث الكتب التعليمية و الروايات المزوده بأنشطة تعليمية و مهارات . و لمحبين الروايات و الكتب الثقافية هناك عدد كبير من الاصدارات الجديدة للمعرض :- · مذكرات قتيل الهوى عبدالله المضف · زمان الكويت الاول حمزة… Continue reading ذات السلاسل في معرض الكتاب الدولي
The First Story Telling Event By That Al Salasil
The event was held at That Al Salasil Bookstore last Saturday at 4pm with 35 kids attending. The story was read by Mrs. Diana, she started interacting with the kids and then read the story. She asked the kids to draw what they understood from the story. Diana choose 2 best drawings one from the girls and… Continue reading The First Story Telling Event By That Al Salasil
Story Telling Event By That Al Salasil
That Al Salasil is hosting a story telling event at The Avenues Mall, (ages from 4-6 years old) on Saturday the 25th of June. The Event will include coloring activity, snacks and more. The event is free of charge.