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This book is a collection of specially-commissioned art-historical essays on the theme of manuscript studies by some of the world?s leading art historians and curators of manuscripts. It is expected to be even more successful and well-received than the comparable volume from University of Exeter Press, 'The Art of the Book: Its Place in Medieval Worship', edited by Margaret M. Manion and Bernard J. Muir. The contributors are writing on their particular area of manuscript study, with the 'Wharncliffe Hours' and the 'Book of Kells' among the important manuscripts discussed. Their essays are written in honor of Margaret M. Manion, Professor Emeritus, Department of Fine Arts, University of Melbourne. Margaret Manion has an international reputation for her work in the field of art history. Her many publications include a facsimile edition of 'The Wharncliffe Hours' (Thames & Hudson) and 'Medieval and Renaissance Illuminated Manuscripts in Australian Collections' (with Vera F. Vines, Thames & Hudson). 'The University of Exeter Press is to be congratulated on having published such a well-produced book. Not the least of its delights are the excellent eight colour and ninety-eight black-and-white plates, which put the poorly-printed and over-priced offerings of older university presses to shame.' - The Ricardian, on 'The Art of the Book: Its Place in Medieval Worship'
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