The Book of Kells Official Guide, Bernard Meehan designed around the year 800, the Book of Kells is a beautifully decorated manuscript that contains the four Gospels.

This official new guide, written by the former keeper of the manuscripts of Trinity College Library in Dublin, provides a fascinating insight into the Book of Kells, revealing the incredible detail and richness of one of the greatest works of medieval art.

This guide is illustrated with reproductions of complete pages as well as details that allow you to discover its great decorative complexity.

The Book of Kells is explored in its historical context, its structure, its decorative elements, the richness of its symbols and its themes; the scribes and artists who worked on the manuscript are also discussed, as well as the tools and pigments used in its creation. This is an exciting guide to Ireland's greatest cultural treasure.