JOVIS Catalog Fall 2022

17
Bibliothek
Milan Bulaty (ed.)
“Is there a more beautiful image for peace on earth than
the reading room of a large library?” asks Peter von Matt
in his contribution to this book. By building the library of
the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Max Dudler has created
a space for books and reading that is both modern
and timeless. The building’s architecture has drawn enormous
attention from far beyond Berlin and continues to
be highly praised by users.
In addition to documenting the ideas that shape this
building, Bibliothek explores the role of libraries in general
and focuses in particular on architecture that creates
adequate spaces for books and their readers. These
functions are showcased in Barbara Klemm’s enchanting
black-and-white photographs, which capture the simultaneously
lively and intense atmosphere of the library’s various
spaces. They offer a dramatic counterpoint to Stefan
Müller’s spare, tranquil color photographs concentrating
solely on the building’s architecture.
Featuring contributions by Jörg Baberowski, Hartmut
Böhme, Milan Bulaty, Max Dudler, Martin Mosebach, and
Peter von Matt, as well as photographs by Barbara Klemm
and Stefan Müller
Softcover with flaps
112 pages, 56 col. and b/w ill.
24 × 29 cm
Print 978-3-86859-750-9
€ 34.00 (DE) | $ 39.99 (US) | £ 29.50 (UK)
04.2022
German
© Barbara Klemm
• The Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-
Zentrum: a monumental example of
European library architecture
• Essays on Max Dudler’s award-winning
construction for the Humboldt-Universität
zu Berlin by renowned authors
• Photographs by Barbara Klemm and
Stefan Müller
• Slightly revised new edition of the
classic volume published in 2010
Related titles:
Max Dudler – Räume erzählen
Simone Boldrin (ed.)
Print 978-3-86859-538-3
€ 60.00 (DE) | $ 68.99 (US) | £ 54.50 (UK)
Ensemble
Alexander Bonte / J. Christoph Bürkle (eds.)
Print 978-3-86859-284-9
€ 28.00 (DE) | $ 32.99 (US) | £ 24.50 (UK)