The art & history of books
By: by Norma Levarie ; with a foreword by Nicolas Barker.
Publisher: Oak Knoll Press; British Library; Distributed in the USA by Lyons & Burford
Published: 1995
Place of publication: New Castle, DE; London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 315
Subjects: Books -- History.; Printing -- History.; Illustration of books.
Other titles: Art and history of books
Description: The Art & History of Books is a tightly written and lavishly illustrated panorama of book design from its earliest history to recent years. Tracing the history of fine books against a background of changing patrons, improving technology, religious and social change, and the state of the arts throughout the world, this volume encompasses both illustrated and unillustrated books with a breadth of detail not found in any other work. With 176 facsimile pages from books of unusual beauty or interest, many of them photographed especially for this volume, The Art & History of Books is more than a valuable reference source: it is a perfect example of expert design, cogent description, and relevant illustration.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Originally published: New York : J.H. Heineman, 1968. With new foreword.