The Beauty of Books

The Beauty of Books (2011)

EndedDocumentary show

Series combining human stories, expert interviews, book illustrations and historic archive to reveal the beauty of books.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Paperback WriterFeb 28, 2011
S01E03Illustrated WonderlandsFeb 21, 2011
S01E02Medieval MasterpiecesFeb 14, 2011
S01E01Ancient BiblesFeb 7, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Beauty of Books' premiere?

'The Beauty of Books' premiered on June 4, 2011.

Who presented 'The Beauty of Books'?

Historian, John Sergeant presented 'The Beauty of Books'.

What was the running time of each episode of 'The Beauty of Books'?

Each episode of 'The Beauty of Books' had a running time of 30 minutes.

How many episodes were aired in the first season of 'The Beauty of Books'?

The first season of 'The Beauty of Books' consisted of three episodes.

Did 'The Beauty of Books' explore the history of books?

Yes, 'The Beauty of Books' explored the history of books.

Were all the books featured in 'The Beauty of Books' from the British Library?

Yes, all the books featured in 'The Beauty of Books' were from the British Library.

Did 'The Beauty of Books' only focus on English literature?

No, 'The Beauty of Books' covered literature from around the world.

Did 'The Beauty of Books' include interviews with experts?

Yes, 'The Beauty of Books' included interviews with experts in the field of literature and history.

Did 'The Beauty of Books' explore the impact of books on society?

Yes, 'The Beauty of Books' explored the impact of books on society.

Did 'The Beauty of Books' have a companion book?

Yes, 'The Beauty of Books' had a companion book written by John Sergeant.

Did 'The Beauty of Books' receive positive reviews?

Yes, 'The Beauty of Books' received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

Did 'The Beauty of Books' win any awards?

It is unclear from the available sources if 'The Beauty of Books' won any awards.

Was 'The Beauty of Books' available to stream online?

Yes, 'The Beauty of Books' was available to stream online through various platforms.

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Also known as

  • Красота книг (Russian Federation)

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