Shari,

"Making the Mummies Dance" by Thomas Hoving, is a great book about the
business.

Stephen

At 09:19 AM 13/06/2006 -0700, you wrote:
>Greetings!
>My niece just received her masters in art history and as a graduation
>gift I want to give her a few great books to inspire her as she
>pursues work in the art museum world.  I thought folks on the list
>might have suggestions for "must read" books for an aspiring
>curator.  What books were important to you?
>I appreciate your thoughts on this!
>Shari Davis
>Creative Ways
>Interactive Exhibits & Educational Resources
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
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