The Beauty of Books(2011)
Overview
Series combining human stories, expert interviews, book illustrations and historic archive to reveal the beauty of books.
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Season 1
4 episodes • 2011
Season 1
4 episodes • 2011
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Bibles | Feb 7, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Medieval Masterpieces | Feb 14, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Illustrated Wonderlands | Feb 21, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Paperback Writer | Feb 28, 2011 | 0.0 |
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