What if you could tour the Louvre, the Prado, and the Uffizi… from your couch? A new collectible museum guidebook is making that dream a reality. Packed with high-res images, curated timelines, and insider insights, this hardcover masterpiece invites readers on a global art journey at their fingertips.
But it’s not just what’s inside that turns heads. The book’s spine and fore-edge are wrapped in a vivid, edge-to-edge print paying tribute to Van Gogh’s iconic The Starry Night. This so-called “book-fish technique,” developed by Beijing Zhiyi Technology Company, uses high-precision offset printing to create seamless designs across page edges, covers, and spines. It’s a decorative finish that 500,000 books worldwide now enjoy each day.
The guidebook made its debut at the 2025 China Print expo in Beijing, an event that draws publishers, designers, and print innovators from across the Chinese mainland and beyond. From May 15 to 19, attendees marveled at how art, tech, and sustainable printing practices converge in a single volume.
For digital nomads and art enthusiasts alike, this guidebook doubles as both a coffee-table showpiece and a virtual passport to the world’s greatest galleries. Whether you’re tracking brushstrokes in a 17th-century Dutch masterpiece or exploring avant-garde works from emerging markets, this volume delivers an immersive experience that bridges cultures and continents.
As publishing evolves in the digital age, the marriage of traditional printing craftsmanship with cutting-edge design is rewriting the rules. With its global reach and data-driven charm, this museum guidebook stands as a testament to how storytelling and innovation can transform even the oldest art forms.
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Collectable museum guidebook: A global art journey at your fingertips
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