Famous Books Hack 2.7 + Redeem Codes
Developer: Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
Category: Books
Price: Free
Version: 2.7
ID: com.bsb-muenchen.bsbHighlights
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Description
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.
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.
Version history
2.7
2021-07-02
Accessibility statement added
2.6
2021-06-22
Layoutanpassungen für neue iPhones und iPads
Optimierungen für iOS 14
Kleinere Fehlerbehebungen
Optimierungen für iOS 14
Kleinere Fehlerbehebungen
2.5
2019-04-16
Layout adjustments for iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR
Performance improvements
Minor Bugfixes
Performance improvements
Minor Bugfixes
2.4
2018-06-30
Change of the VAT identification number
2.3
2018-06-13
Update of Imprint and Privacy Statement according to the EU Data Protection Regulation.
2.2
2017-12-01
iOS 11 adjustments
New layouts for iPhone X
Minor Bugfixes
New layouts for iPhone X
Minor Bugfixes
2.0
2017-03-24
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
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
2012-06-25
Enhanced to take advantage of the Retina Display of the new iPad.
1.6.1
2012-02-13
Bugfixes on Pageview
1.6
2012-02-10
PLEASE DON'T UPDATE
There is a problem with this version that may result in unexpected effects when flipping pages. An update is already on the way and should be available in the App Store in the next days.
Now available in German
iOS 5 improvements
various bugfixes and performance improvements
There is a problem with this version that may result in unexpected effects when flipping pages. An update is already on the way and should be available in the App Store in the next days.
Now available in German
iOS 5 improvements
various bugfixes and performance improvements
1.5
2011-06-11
Substantial performance improvements
Completely rewritten memory management; turning pages is as quick as it was in iOS 3.
Caching System
All pages loaded by the app in the past are now stored in the cache, creating a local repository of files, which allows faster turning of pages of already displayed books as well as reading them offline. You can adjust the size of your cache in the new settings menu.
Bandwidth auto detection
We provide from now on a low quality and a high quality version of every page. What you'll get depends on your internet connection. When you're on GSM or 3G we give you by default the lowres version, so it loads much faster, when you're on Wi-Fi you'll get highres. You can change this setting in the settings menu to force lowres or highres.
Social Media Connection
Via Twitter and Facebook interfaces you can recommend books and write comments about the App.
Book sizes added
Sizes of individual books are specified (indication of size in centimetres).
Multitasking support
All buttons and graphics are now optimized for the Retina display of iPhone4.
Completely rewritten memory management; turning pages is as quick as it was in iOS 3.
Caching System
All pages loaded by the app in the past are now stored in the cache, creating a local repository of files, which allows faster turning of pages of already displayed books as well as reading them offline. You can adjust the size of your cache in the new settings menu.
Bandwidth auto detection
We provide from now on a low quality and a high quality version of every page. What you'll get depends on your internet connection. When you're on GSM or 3G we give you by default the lowres version, so it loads much faster, when you're on Wi-Fi you'll get highres. You can change this setting in the settings menu to force lowres or highres.
Social Media Connection
Via Twitter and Facebook interfaces you can recommend books and write comments about the App.
Book sizes added
Sizes of individual books are specified (indication of size in centimetres).
Multitasking support
All buttons and graphics are now optimized for the Retina display of iPhone4.
1.0.3
2011-01-27
Solves font problem in iOS 4.2.1
1.0.2
2010-07-12
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Ratings
4.7 out of 5
29 Ratings
Reviews
Tigonie,
Incredible!!
If ever an app deserved its 5 stars, it's this one. While other similar apps charge much more for a few selected images of highlights in their collection, this app opens a generous portion of their collection to your own self-guided, hi-resolution tour. And what really sets this app apart is that you don't get to see just a couple of selected pages, you have access to the entire book, just as if you were actually in the library, looking at the artifact in person. Actually, you have better access to these treasures with this app than you would in person. Want to see and read an original Gutenberg Bible? Here it is, every chapter and verse of the original. This app offers a glimpse at the kind of visionary research tool the internet could-and should-be. Absolutely outstanding app.
Darklon,
Excellent app
Absolutely beautiful material. Thanks to the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek for sharing their treasures with those of us who cannot actually travel there to see these masterpieces in person. I hope other libraries will take the time to share their collections with the rest of the world. Also, I have an older iPod Touch and, other than a weird authorization glitch in iTunes, this app works fine on my iPod.
Lara Rebooted,
Gorgeous materials!
As someone with a great interest in Medieval literature, this collection is a wonderful treat. You have access to beautifully-rendered scans of every single page of many extremely old, delicate works that you would otherwise never even have a chance to see. I'm very impressed, and I hope that more rare book collections like this one become available in the future. It's any scholar's dream!
Somanycats87,
A glimpse into history
This app provides access to beautiful manuscripts I wouldn't ever get to see otherwise, and in a very user-friendly interface, and I love how you can zoom in so close. I just wish there were more apps like this one! Now if only I could actually read any of these languages... :)
JustRo,
Bravo
I almost never write reviews but 10 minutes after looking at the contents of this app I stopped marveling long enough to come here and note that this is indeed a treasure.
Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! Thank you Bavarian State Library for sharing this with us.
Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! Thank you Bavarian State Library for sharing this with us.
aliciav24,
Nice artwork
I rated it 4 stars because the pictures of original texts are very good. Love the paintings and the collection in general. I do wish that you could actually read the texts though. The words are not legible so if you're downloading because you want to read the stories, then this app is not for you. Mainly to appreciate old art.
Amica librorum,
Incredible app for anyone who loves manuscripts
Amazing!!!!!! I wish every major library would do something like this. So wonderful too see these manuscripts in such high quality digital images... on one's phone! Highly recommended! Thanks to the BSB for this fantastic app!
LadyTiffany10,
A treasured app
This app is awesome. Every calligrapher and letting artist should have this. It's an awesome resource. So wonderful they were able to put this into an app. This is one of my most favorite apps. I will recommend it to my artist friends.
Lamb1988,
Great app but could use improvements
Should include specified pages download feature for online viewing and showing off.
amber headlights,
Connection Problems
Beautiful app when you can see it. The first day, I was able to see some really beautiful manuscripts. However, for the past two days, I've been receiving constant "cannot connect to the server" messages when I try to view books.
