AKSPL has a variety of book collections. One that is sometimes forgotten about is the Oversized Collection. Oversized materials are literally just that. To be cataloged into that specific collection it depends if the book will fit on the shelf according to its Dewey number and shelf space available. Titles in this collection can cover art, countries, travel, dinosaurs, and movies.
Oversized materials are thought of as conversation pieces. They are perfect to check out and put on one’s coffee table. They also can be used to decorate one’s living room or study. They are highly detailed and have beautiful photographs. Many times, teachers will use them for art or history lessons. Other times they are just fun items to read and look at the pictures.
Three titles that can be found in this collection are 85 Years of the Oscar: the Official History of the Academy Awards, The Prehistoric World of the Dinosaur, and Monet. They are reviewed below.
85 Years of the Oscar: the Official History of the Academy Awards by Robert Osborne is a gorgeous book with a year-by-year history of the Oscars. There are many photographs of stars along with a description of the Oscars for a specific year. It is a source of boundless information for movie lovers!
The Prehistoric World of the Dinosaur by Dr. David Norman is a descriptive and colorful book of the history of dinosaurs, and the fossils that have been discovered. It is a great book for anyone (young and old) interested in paleontology.
Monet by Frank Milner gives the life and art history of one of France’s greatest impressionists, Claude Monet. It gives a brief background on Monet and then references some of his most famous paintings and where they are located. This would be helpful for art lovers who would want to go to those museums to see that artwork.
All in all, the Oversized Collection is one that everyone should see–come in and we’ll be happy to show your where it lives!