num_pages: 72
description: A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells, one of the world's most famous illuminated manuscripts, with a newly-expanded colour plate section.Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.Also available in French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
language: English
title: Exploring the Book of Kells
titlecomplete: Exploring the Book of Kells
genres: History, Faith, Reference, Religion, Art History, Medieval, Travel, Ireland, Nonfiction, Art
ratings_count: 70
series: Exploring 
awards: awardedAt: 599644800000
name: RAI (Readers Association of Ireland) Award
category: Special Merit, awardedAt: 662716800000
name: CBI Book of the Year
publisher: Dublin: O'Brien Press