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Making the Mummies Dance - by Thomas Hoving (Paperback)

Name: Making the Mummies Dance - by Thomas Hoving (Paperback)
Brand: Touchstone Books
SKU: 76979344
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From Simon & Schuster, Making the Mummies Dance: Inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a unforgettable autobiography for any arts and culture fans.
About the Author: Thomas Hoving was a museum executive, consultant, and director for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
448 Pages
Architecture, Individual Architects & Firms

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About the Book

A former Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art reveals his bold and brash life at its pinnacle: the clandestine deals which secured blockbuster exhibitions for the museum and made him a legend. Photos.

Book Synopsis

From Simon & Schuster, Making the Mummies Dance: Inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a unforgettable autobiography for any arts and culture fans.

A former Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art reveals his bold and brash life at its pinnacle: the clandestine deals which secured blockbuster exhibitions for the museum and made him a legend.

About the Author

Thomas Hoving was a museum executive, consultant, and director for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is from New York City and received his B.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. from Princeton University.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 448

Genre: Architecture

Sub-Genre: Individual Architects & Firms

Publisher: Touchstone Books

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Thomas Hoving

Language: English

Street Date: February 15, 1994

TCIN: 76979344

UPC: 9780671880750

Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-8291

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What kind of content can be found in this autobiography?

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A: The autobiography includes bold personal experiences and clandestine deals related to museum exhibitions.
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Q: What kind of imagery is included in the book?

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A: The book contains photographs that complement the narrative of Hoving's experiences.
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Q: Who is the author of the book?

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A: The author is Thomas Hoving, a former Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Q: What is the main genre of this book?

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A: The main genre of the book is Architecture, with a focus on individual architects and firms.
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