{"product_id":"book","title":"Book: Library Open Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003eLibrary Open Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multidisciplinary volume that celebrates the opening of the new home of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNational Library of Israel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and marks the culmination of its three-decade renewal journey. The book explores the evolving role of the library in the digital age—not merely as a repository of books, but as a public gathering place, a cultural and spiritual space, and a symbol of human creativity, knowledge, and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eCombining essays, short stories, photography, illustrations, and original works of art, the book itself functions as a miniature library. It moves between the architectural inspirations behind the iconic building designed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHerzog \u0026amp; de Meuron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in collaboration with Mann-Shinar, original literary and artistic contributions created especially for the volume, and visionary explorations of the future role of libraries in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003ePublished at the initiative of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYad Hanadiv\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the book was designed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNoa Schwartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIdo Bruno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It features contributions from leading writers and artists, including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHaim Be'er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDorit Rabinyan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEtgar Keret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRutu Modan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1598\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBeautifully designed and richly illustrated, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eLibrary Open Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is both a cultural object and a work of art—an inspiring exploration of architecture, literature, design, and the enduring significance of libraries as places of memory, discovery, and imagination.\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003eEditor-in-Chief: Ido Bruno\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003e290 pages\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 19.5x28.5 cm\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Asia Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"_Asia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928579338464,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/3483\/2560\/files\/5a657a6718e0c8911fb3856fcea2aacd.jpg?v=1780387336","url":"https:\/\/www.thephotohouse.co.il\/en\/products\/book","provider":"The Photohouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}