![]() She says the fire reminded her of the proverb that when a person dies, it's as if a library has burned to the ground. Orlean uses the loss and lore of that fire to tell the living, everyday story of a great civic institution that is becoming, in a digital age, perhaps even more vital. A lot of firefighters who I interviewed said it was by far the most challenging, frightening fire that they've ever confronted in their careers." "It reached temperatures of 2,500 degrees. "The fire burned for seven hours," Orlean says. The Library Book tells the story of the 1986 fire that damaged or destroyed more than one million books in Los Angeles' Central Library. Susan Orlean's new book is like exploring the stacks of a library, where something unexpected and interesting can be discovered on every page. Susan Orlean tells the story of the fire in The Library Book.īen Martin/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images Are you with the media? Write to our unofficial contact at for more information, questions, or to contact this past 3301 solvers.Smoke engulfs the Los Angeles Public Library on April 29, 1986.Please do not spam the discord, and read the current page of this wikia and the FAQ before asking questions. To get the situation under control, we directed solving efforts to the discord. The old channels (#33012014 and #cicadasolvers) became very noisy over time. We need to provide all new visitors an equal opportunity to participate in the Cicada 3301 hunt. We need new, fresh minds, as we still have untied ends left.We do not hide progress of any puzzles we provide transparency at all costs, as long as privacy is respected. The purpose of this community is to work as a hive mind, to spread knowledge, to share all information, and to allow everyone to participate.Before doing anything, read the Rules and FAQ. If you are looking for more detailed articles make sure to use search function. ![]() This Wikia page is under construction and menu doesn't list all existing pages. ![]() The Uncovering Cicada Wiki is the main information hub pertaining to the mystery of Cicada 3301. ![]()
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