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The Book of Nails, by Floating Concrete Octopus, 1992

The Book of Nails, by Floating Concrete Octopus, 1992

NATIONAL ART LIBRARY

National Art Library

The National Art Library at the Victoria
and Albert Museum is a major
public reference library. Its strength
lies in the range and depth of its
holdings of documentary material
concerning the fine and decorative
arts of many countries and periods.
It is also the curatorial department
for the art, craft and design of the
book, details of which can be found
in the Prints & Books collection.

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National Art Library Catalogue

The National Art Library's online catalogue contains some 750,000 entries, including all items acquired or catalogued since January 1987. The database is available via a web interface and a Z39.50 interface.

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