<p>"As every book tells a story, every book in art is part of an intriguing, engaging, and relatable image. In <em>Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers</em>, David Trigg looks into how books in art are used as symbols and subjects in their own right. He considers pieces from museums all over the world in a "homage to both the written word and to its pivotal role in the visual world". One for both art geeks and bookworms."—<em>CreativeBloq.com</em></p><p>"Gathers together in one place the paintings and artworks through history that capture books as a thing of beauty. <em>Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers</em>, written by David Trigg, will have you putting down your latest page turner to gawp at the stunning ways different artists have captured the act of getting lost in a good book... The book also features an essay, exploring the inspirations for the project - including the idea of books as political and dangerous objects, often censored by oppressive regimes."—<em>Evening Standard online</em></p><p>"This book is perfect."—<em>Rachel Cooke</em></p><p>"An enchanting compendium of artworks that celebrate books and reading through 2,000 years of art history... An inspiring homage to the written word... Stunning survey."—<em>Bookanista.com</em></p><p>"An insightful and original survey... This book is a dazzling kaleidoscope that reveals the meeting points of image and written word."—<em>The Lady</em></p><p>"This imaginative approach to art history and how images tell a story is accessible to both scholars and lay readers."—<em>Library Journal</em></p><p>"A compendium of artworks that celebrate books and reading makes our very meta book of the week. Featuring almost 300 artworks from 2,000 years of art history, <em>Reading Art</em> investigates both the prevalence of books in art, as well as their the wider importance to creative thinking. A book about books, readers. The rip in the space-time continuum is truly upon us."—<em>i-D.vice.com</em></p><p>"Celebrates the cultural significance of the written word... It reveals the surprising connections between works of different eras... [<em>Reading Art</em>] illustrates just how visual artists have portrayed the political, social and emotional importance of literary texts."—<em>The Arts Society</em></p><p>"Books and paintings are natural bedfellows: both can contain worlds in their surfaces. This compendium of 250 images explores how books have been used symbolically and decoratively."—<em>Art Student</em></p><p>"Celebrates the cultural significance of the written word, across 2,000 years of history... Reveals the surprising connections between works of different eras."—<em>Arts Society Journal</em></p><p>"A book filled with art for book lovers – that's our kind of book... This enchanting compendium celebrates art and reading throughout 2,000 years of art history. And this gorgeous hardback book is a work of art in itself."—<em>OhComely.co.uk"—<em></em></em></p><p><em><em>"[David Trigg has] curated a collection of some of the very best examples, a perfect coffee table book for bibliophiles..."—<em>BBC Radio 4"—<em></em></em></em></em></p><p><em><em><em>"Demonstrates, there is a certain intimacy, tactility and creativity to this analogue medium of flipping through pages and exploring libraries and bookstores that the browse-friendly digital world is unable to offer."—<em>Canvas (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)</em></em></em></em></p><p><em><em>"What do these painted tomes signify? Anything, it would seem, from religious proclivities through social ambitions to feminist credentials. You may be surprised how often books crop up."—<em>The Times, Saturday Review</em></em></em></p>