On March 10, 2016, we present a recently published book written by Farkas Gábor Farkas, Head of the Early Printed Books Collection of NSZL. The title of the book is Régi könyvek, új kalandok. 12 történet a könyvtárak mélyéről (Old books, new adventures. 12 stories from the depth of libraries).
The presentation of a book written by Farkas Gábor Farkas, entitled Régi könyvek, új kalandok. 12 történet a könyvtárak mélyéről (Old books, new adventures. 12 stories from the depth of libraries), will start at 4 p.m. on Thursday March 10, 2016 in National Széchényi Library.
The book will be presented by István Monok, Director-General of the Library and Information Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. After his introduction, Farkas Gábor Farkas will talk about the 13th story which has been omitted from the volume.
Writings published in the book:
- What could be on the desk of an Italian humanist? Ransanus and the dragon
- How the first Hungarian book was made? Mystery of the Buda Chronicle
- From Saint Petersburg to Princeton? Adventurous story of the copy of Buda Chronicle
- How wide is brook Csele? The mysterious death of King Louis II
- How many blades does a Czech sword have? Anatomy of a royal murder
- Who lied in the grave? New questions related to the body of King Louis II
- Where is the center of the world? The new cosmos of Copernicus
- A book which had not been read by anybody? The fate of Copernicus’ theory
- Shining star of Cassiopeia? The story of a supernova
- Stories drawn all over the sky? Existing and invented planets
- What happened before the battle? A unique atmosphere optical event
- Where did Malvasia disappear? Stolen books, false stories
Venue: National Széchényi Library, Room 516 on Floor 5