"Keeping a large collection of books in a canal city prone to flooding was always a dangerous idea, which is why Venice's Libreria Acqua Alta (High Water Bookshop) had decided to store its books inside bathtubs, waterproof bins, and even a full-sized gondola. But … this measure wasn't enough to save the countless books, magazines […]
SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:18PM on November 19, 2019