The Beauty of Books

  

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The Beauty of Books4/4. A look at paperback cover design in the 20th century, including the changing designs of Nineteen Eighty Four and David Pelham's iconic image for A Clockwork Orange. Also in HD. [S]Thu, May 14, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
The Beauty of Books2/4. The medieval era was the heyday of illuminated manuscripts. This episode looks at the Luttrell Psalter, a remarkable devotional book, and Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Also in HD. [S]Tue, May 12, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
The Beauty of Books1/4. A look at the 4th century Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest bible, and the Winchester bible, which lay at the heart of the church's struggle with the state in the 12th century. Also in HD. [S]Mon, May 11, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins