I can't wait for the paperback

[Poiuyt]

Most expensive new book arrives in NY from Italy
Nov. 25, 2008, 4:27 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's billed as the world's most expensive, most beautiful new book.

Valued at well over $100,000, a 62-pound handmade tome depicting the life and work of Michelangelo has arrived at the New York Public Library, fresh from publication in Italy.

The velvet- and marble-bound book will go on public display next Tuesday.

It takes six months to make each book, using Italian artisan skills dating to the Renaissance. The copy on display was donated to the library, but more than 20 books have been sold.

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The book, titled "Una Dotta Mano" or "the learned hand," has a front cover made of white marble from Michelangelo's favorite quarry, in Carrara. The binding is covered with a red silk velvet handmade by the same Italian shop that made the main stage curtains at The Metropolitan Opera and Milan's Teatro Alla Scala.

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I love fine books. I would love to see this one.

[ben_meyers]

1. I'll wait for the Classic Comics version, I can afford that.

How many book reports did you do in 8th grade from these?

[applegrove]

2. I remember one Christmas I wanted the "farside" cartoon coffee table

book for $200.00. For some reason nobody got it for me!!:shrug: