Famous Books

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July 12, 2010
October 1, 2024
16.0+
9+
237.85MB
iPhone, iPad
English
German

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Apple silicon support

Developer of Famous Books

Bayerische Staatsbibliothek

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Version History of Famous Books

2.8

March 26, 2024

- Optimizations for iOS 17 - Small bug fixes

2.7

July 2, 2021

Accessibility statement added

2.6

June 22, 2021

Layoutanpassungen für neue iPhones und iPads Optimierungen für iOS 14 Kleinere Fehlerbehebungen

2.5

April 16, 2019

Layout adjustments for iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR Performance improvements Minor Bugfixes

2.4

June 30, 2018

Change of the VAT identification number

2.3

June 13, 2018

Update of Imprint and Privacy Statement according to the EU Data Protection Regulation.

2.2

December 1, 2017

iOS 11 adjustments New layouts for iPhone X Minor Bugfixes

2.0

March 24, 2017

After five prolific years in the app store, the app has been given a complete makeover. The new layout follows the flat design principles. It perfectly adjusts to different screen sizes, from the small screen of the iPhone 4S to the 12-inch-display of the iPad Pro. For users to have a better viewing experience of the historical treasures on their high-resolution displays, all digital copies are now also available at 300 dpi. What’s new in this update: - New look: Tile layout replaces carousel - Optimized for better viewing experience (digital objects available at higher resolution, 300 dpi) - Improved ordering principle: Titles within a category are listed in chronological order - Updated imprint and data privacy statement - Corrected bibliographic data - Bug fixes

1.7

June 25, 2012

Enhanced to take advantage of the Retina Display of the new iPad.

1.6.1

February 13, 2012

Bugfixes on Pageview

Price History of Famous Books

Description of Famous Books

The Bayerische Staatsbibliothek is one of the biggest and most important universal libraries worldwide. Its vaults accommodate some of the most precious and world-famous works of mankind’s written cultural heritage. The app "Famous Books. Treasures of the Bavarian State Library” presents an exquisite selection of these holdings: 52 splendid manuscripts, unique incunabula and rare, precious printed works from the Occident and the Orient Only very rarely can the public view the physical manifestations of these treasures in exhibitions. The brilliant, complete digital copies of the exhibits - formatted for presentation on iPad and iPhone - provide a fascinating insight into the treasures held by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. Users can browse through and freely zoom into the manuscripts and printed works from the first to the last page. Among the exhibits are, for example, the manuscript A of the Nibelungenlied (The Song of the Nibelungs), the eight volumes of the Ottheinrich Bible, an edition of each the Gutenberg Bible and the World Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the Babylonian Talmud and Wolfram von Eschenbach’s epic poem Parzival.

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Famous Books: FAQ

Is Famous Books compatible with the iPad?

Yes, the Famous Books software is iPad-compatible.

Who launched the app?

The Famous Books app was made by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek.

What is the minimum iOS version to run the Famous Books app?

The minimum iOS requirement for the app is 16.0 or higher.

What is the overall rating of the Famous Books app?

Famous Books has a user rating of 4.7.

What is the main genre of the Famous Books app?

Books Is The Primary Genre Of The Famous Books App.

Which is the latest version of Famous Books?

2.8 is the current version of Famous Books.

When was the most recent Famous Books update made available?

The date of the last Famous Books update is October 1, 2024.

Do you know when Famous Books was first made available?

The Famous Books app was initially released on February 5, 2023.

What age rating does Famous Books have?

The Famous Books app is rated Bayerische Staatsbibliothek and may contain instances of content that may not be suitable for children under the age of 9.