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Orlean, Susan,

The library book / Susan Orlean. - First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. - 317 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages [315]-317)

Reopens the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history, the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire, while exploring the crucial role that libraries play in modern American culture.

ISBN: 9781476740188

LCCN: 2018022454

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Los Angeles Public Library. Central Library --Fire, 1986.
Los Angeles Public Library. Central Library --History.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public libraries--History.--California--Los Angeles
Library buildings--Fires and fire prevention--California--Los Angeles.
Fires--California--Los Angeles.
Arson--History--California--Los Angeles--20th century.

LC Class. No.: Z733.L8742 / O75 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 027.0794940454