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The Beauty of Books

The Beauty of Books

Description: Series combining stories, interviews, illustrations and archive to reveal the beauty of books.
Genre: TV program
First episode air date: February 7, 2011
Language: English
Cast: Richard Dormer
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The Beauty of Books

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The Complete and Utter History of Britain

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The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

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The Crusades

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