The Most Beautiful Book I Own

[@sdmarais633]

His whole demeanour just shows how much he loves books😮

[@cg_pizza]

Who wouldn't love a book like this!

[@knifechief]

It’s literally breathtaking. I can’t believe they were able to condense it down so small.

[@dasouthmanclips3707]

Breathtaking? 😂😂

[@unitedstatesofcolombia9694]

@@dasouthmanclips3707 yes

[@FourEyedFrenchman]

That's a work of art between two covers. I pray using a Book of Hours/Breviary, and they sure don't make them like that anymore.

[@southernlady5085]

Not like this one!

[@Mary-cz5nl]

Yep. Just plain black, not sure if its even leather

[@gray_mara]

I've illustrated mine, copying similar pictures. It isn't as beautiful as this, but it's as lovely as I can make it. I heard of several people in the middle ages doing so, too, not just pre-purchased books of Hours, but people illustrating their own. I sing the office, and the music looks nice, too.

[@Mikustan39]

Unfortunately that’s the case for a lot of things now.

[@AxeBearWhoCares]

They may not be as pretty brother, but they're made quicker and cheaper with the same content. So more people can have easy access.

[@kalayne6713]

I am a bibliophile but have lost most of my books through different situations. I would give everything to own a beauty like that. Maybe I will try to paint my own. Now, there's a goal for another lifetime. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous book.🇦🇺

[@iconsnart]

Try! Its so wonderful, you will love and enjoy it. There is alot of great tutorials online. One day you can bind it ❤

[@daytonmorehead7330]

Your children will not keep anything you owned, but I guarantee they will keep something you made.

[@SimplyGrayce-xm9no]

That's so gorgeous! Wow! The color!

[@chaosnaiil]

It's a copy of the gorgeous Hours of Anne of Brittany from Jean Bourdichon, truly a masterpiece of late medieval illumination. The full page painting are reflecting the beginning of Italian influences and pre Renaissance art, while the margins depicts all sorts of plants and flowers like a miniature garden. Lovely ! I had the chance to see it and it's absolutely wonderful.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

How do you know that's what it is..??? and what is a book of hours??

[@ezkibela]

​@@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 They were christian prayer books used to pray the canonical hours. The use of a book of hours was especially popular in the medieval times.

[@andyrobinson2653]

You mean this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-ZpYV9e9B9ias

[@Gazman011969]

Tom, your passion is a beautiful thing to behold.

[@porcelaincanary]

This book is just beyond… I have no words. It touches my heart in so many ways. What a beauty… Many thanks for sharing!🤗🤧💓

[@FelixKaff]

Imagine having that book of perfection!.. I wish I could see it in person, just admire the craft of this book!..

[@Dimensionalalteration]

It is not ,although it's certainly very exquisite and ornate.

[@SusanneMBarrett]

I adore The Book of Hours, and this one is exquisite! The colors are so deep and true, and as an Anglican (yes, despite being a lifelong Southern Californian), the contents of this book are far more precious to me than the embossed covers, the interior gilt, the page edges, and the amazing illuminations. (Although I would have to learn French to read this book!) My Master's degree is in British medieval literature, and I studied only a smidge of French medieval literature in translation. I don't want to know how much it costs, though; the budget of this modest teacher could never handle it. Thank you for showing it to us; it's absolutely outstanding. As a former bookseller, I love this channel soooo much!

[@southernlady5085]

Good for you to be a teacher of medieval literature! Although, I majored in Romantic lit, and have advanced degrees in theology and religion, I have found my passion in the Anglo-Saxon into early medieval period. Trying to learn Old English and have been studying illuminated manuscripts now in retirement. It was my love of Tolkien, iconography, and family genealogy discoveries ( some Vikings) that brought me to this time period. Want to incorporate the techniques of iconography/illuminated artwork into my own art compositions.

[@thurayya8905]

What a wonderful book! The colors are beyond words. This is what a book can be.😊

[@Sandy-bx4fq]

That actually gave me chills. Humanity can be so amazing and talented.

[@jackywhite880]

Working in a library, 3 decades ago, I took an old rare Scottish history book from the reserve stacks. The guy who had requested it promptly began to lick his fingers as he furiously thumbed through it as though it was some cheap magazine. I warned him once. Then twice. And finally projected him outdoors onto the pavement. For a while, it looked as though my employers might support him - given his local social status. But a kindly local professor of literature not only intervened but threatened to put the story into the national press - for whom he already wrote. I've been retired for years now. Last time I visited that library the volume couldn't be found...

[@abigailmaley2845]

So stunning. I wish I could have gone to the book fair. I would have been in book heaven.

[@jackywhite880]

I used to enjoy book fairs. But, just apart from the fact I don't travel well these days, I don't go to them any longer. Without the funds even to dabble (my last purchase, 12 years ago, a very nice old volume of Yeats) I just tend to get upset at what I can't possibly afford. I still have a few rare volumes. At a loss to know what to do with them. I just haven't the wind - at 80 yo - to sell on eBay or Amazon. Especially having discovered (after charges and postage) how sparse were the rewards. Sons not interested. Grandchildren not interested in anything that can't be recharged. Gave some to local charity shops - to learn they'd been pulped for pennies. Tried some of those book resale apps - to be offered 50p for a collectable book that cost me £40. Tempted just to put the buggers in trunks and bury them somewhere - and bloody good luck to whoever eventually finds them.

[@panpsychism_]

Thank you for honoring books and bringing them to the forefront.

[@EyeLean5280]

That's incredibly lovely! Wish I could come :)

[@livfh29]

i just read the hobbit and found your channel and it’s sooo good

[@arianasupaswud8261]

I LOVE this video. I love historic preservation of books, art, and fashion!!

[@chachachazki]

Not onöy do I love your passion for books and art, but your voice is so soothing, you should really do voiceovers or readings of some classic books!

[@MaximusClarke]

that is a breathtaking piece of art.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

What a beautiful, beautiful book. I love books of hours.

[@janetbryan2060]

A beautiful book. It must be wonderful to love your work so much

[@andimanila]

For a book fiend like me, THAT is an orgasmic book. The oldest book I own (no, NOT a rare book collector, but just LOVE books) is a text on Lycanthropy from the 1800s. Nothing special, cloth-bound. But the pages are heavy thick material. And for me, then a 20ish year old, to find such a volume was amazing. And in the catch-all bin of a 2nd hand shop as well! I still have that book on my bookshelf back in the Ph. 😊

[@giorgospapoutsakis5271]

Bros down bad for a book 💀

[@krenko-]

LYCANTHROPY? god that's so cool. what does it say?

[@Tempus-N0X]

What is the title of the book?

[@elizabethclark394]

So wonderful, the whole book comes together so well. Just wonder if any publisher today would issue it today, especially if it took three years to produce. I like the cover but love the richness of the text, to me it could be in any style and type of cover and it would still be beautiful. Thank you for sharing your joy anout its charm. 👏👏👏⭐⭐⭐

[@sharontonks3192]

What a stunningly beautiful book. I'm not religious in any way but I'd love to own something so lovely, the text and illustrations blew me away.

[@klaire74]

At least we can admire this treasure from afar, thank you! Art in its pure form!

[@fgdj2000]

Your channel popped up over and over but the deep love you have for these old editions and the art of book printing was so infectious that I couldn’t help but subscribe. I am on the European mainland in Germany, but if I ever make it to Britain, I‘ll be sure to check out your book store.

[@Doris86pl]

we need more books like this in our times!

[@Neurospicy-4]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@webistebi8310]

THAT IS EXQUISITE!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@missmatch9058]

Just GORGEOUS

[@jiahazahar6607]

back then people can wait for beautiful masterpiece. Now people so impatient, wants to see the result instantly

[@caps_lock_]

That is absolutely gorgeous!

[@shawnritchie3145]

Unbelievable! So beautiful! I wish it was in my collection.

[@IGUniverse]

Oh my is gorgeous ❤❤❤ I want my stories to be printed that way

[@vvportalion2217]

I love your video. Accent, profesionalism and amazing content. Greetings from PL

[@LoantakaBrook]

Of course the most beautiful book is a prayer book! Thank you for showing us your treasure!

[@trainingvam7529]

Wow! What a beautiful book! Love from South Africa

[@zshinra3504]

Incredibly beautiful! This channel is brilliant. You’re doing great work, bruvva! Love your content!

[@kathleenkeefe8626]

Liturgy of the hours....the divine office..If I was anywhere near England i.d make the trip just to see that book

[@DeeDee-lx1ef]

Wow, just beautiful. If it had been next weekend, i would have been there.

[@WilliamCooper-l6f]

Very impressive. It's worth should be based upon the labor, skill, and love committed to creating it.

[@JunguianPhantom]

This channel is art on it's purest form

[@pappels6118]

Thank you for showing us such Beautiful Books 😊

[@LorenSims-dt8xl]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!❤

[@jenniferlynn3537]

You are my new favorite KZbin content creator!!! 💙🇬🇧

[@gwae48]

Drooling🤤......but geographically impeded. Thnx for letting me have a look.

[@MGP2210]

Thank you for sharing. It would be very difficult for me to see this book in person. York is bit too far away to drive. 😅 😊👍👍👍

[@maryannec.moravec6289]

How stupendous! Thanks for sharing.

[@EphemeralEclypse]

This book is so beautifully preserved ❤

[@southernlady5085]

Magnificent! Truly magnificent!

[@kil0chrl7e]

How beautiful is this book!

[@SkiiDreamr420]

How I wish I could come see that this week!

[@AndrewDMth]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[@markgrehan3726]

It is certainly a stunning book and I can see why it took a little time to produce it.

[@abhinaya.s7031]

Woooaaahhhh❤😮

[@margarance]

Exciting that it was made in Paris, where so many illuminated books of hours were printed, bound and decorated. So very lovely.

[@eleanorbarsic8065]

Stunning!

[@spence2126]

Leon Gruel👊 dude's got some serious skills producing such a work of art as this. Master craftsmanship right there.👌

[@bgc7748]

Similar to "Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc deBerry". Lovely!

[@pianotm]

Oh, gods, I love Books of Hours. They're always amazing.

[@ladyhawk5245]

Omg this is exquisite!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🇨🇦😄

[@kringle-jelly]

I wish! Thanks for sharing this...truly thrilling.

[@jacquelineking5783]

That is a work of art.

[@Mother.Mulberry]

The beauty of that book caused my heart to ache. My wildest dream would be to offer my novellas in work of art like that. ❤

[@dashinvaine]

That is gorgeous ❤

[@elis8669]

Stunning.

[@VeronicaBrandt]

I see the Angelus in there and the end of the hymn "O Filii et Filiae" and a prayer before Mass - I don't recognise any of the hours though. Very beautiful book!

[@judyferketich6822]

Thank you for keeping the tree of history alive in books- Godspeed

[@thegimpygamer]

Is it just me or does this guy have the voice for talking about books? There is reporter voice or radio voice. Now we have book voice. Who wants to hear him read a gory horror novel just for the lulz?

[@lughontheloo714]

Really beautiful!

[@jessicadesrosiers7467]

I book bind as a hobby and some times take commissions. I hope and pray that someday I have the skill to create a book as beautiful as this one. Its absolutely stunning and knowing the process it takes to make books, especially older ones, it makes it all the more amazing to me.

[@michaelamclarnon9270]

BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️

[@susanmcginn856]

So beautiful!

[@Braham_the_Terror]

Can't comprehend holding one of these in my hands

[@berits.2346]

Ah! I just got back from the Braderie in Lille, France. I saw some wonderful first editions of Jules Verne's Voyage to the centre of the earth. Without these shorts, I would have never paid attention to them.

[@Murdo2112]

Six months ago, I thought I loved books. Then I discovered this bloke and realised I'd only appreciated the content, and that there's a whole other level, when you consider them as beautiful objects, in their own right.

[@KnightGeneral]

OMG I need something like THAT. I pray the Book of Hours for years now. I wish I have this copy.

[@pjvv2386]

Indian Vedic books had pictures n colours This book printing style reminds me of them

[@amberv9424]

Old books Wm are so beautiful!

[@xoxoxyx]

😮😮 beautiful......

[@pazley612]

Beautiful book!!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I would really love to get my hands on that, read the contents, and brag to my friends

[@TheUnknownCountry]

Amazing 📖👏

[@ChristIsLord7]

If you haven’t I would highly recommend praying the Lituary of the Hours. Either in Latin or in English. Those are the prayers all religious like nuns and priests pray everyday throughout the day at certain times. I pray they even though I’m a layman. The Hours is considered the prayer of the whole world and of the church.

[@EnyalienMini]

That is exquisite ❤❤❤

[@Dumpsterfiregrace]

I can't come and see it. You too far 😭 It's still so beautiful ❤

[@marbellaotaiza801]

Imagine praying with that 🥺

[@jmchez]

Absolutely stunning! How much would that go for at auction?

[@ohtrueyeahnah]

This is like showing our old Bebo pages insane customization compared to cookie cutter facebook and instagram

[@historeek3338]

I loved my studies because, as I studied medieval history, these kinds of beauty were my common days

[@Marjorie-yt7pb]

😮Oh- my - god !!❤

[@mattresbert]

Lovely ❤

[@Yinanony]

It’s lovely! ❤️

[@unicorntamer2207]

So pretty

[@TheYellowBusLifeReset]

So lovely 😍

[@flowerdolphin5648]

That is a gorgeous book! Unfortunately I'm in the wrong country for the book fair.

[@sarahtedrick9316]

Exquisite ❤

[@taetannim3581]

Wish I was in Englad just for this!

[@Sammyli99]

HUMANS: what can be done with PEACE and FOCUS.

[@gulsiasultanova1068]

That book is piece of art 😮