Know the past, find the future-The new York public libray at 100 - Couverture souple

Marking the centennial of hte New York Public LIbrary's Beaux-Arts landmark at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Know the Past, Find the Future harnesses the thoughts of an eclectic gathering of notable people as they ponder an even more eclectic assortment of objects. From among the Library's vast collections, these writers, artists, philosophers, scientists, musicians, athletes, architects, choreographers, and journalists - as well as some of the curators who have preserved these riches - each select an item and describe its unique and personal significance. The result, in words and photographs, is a glimpse of what a great library can be.