Historic Design in Printing: Reproductions of Book Covers, Borders, Initials, Decorations, Printers' Marks and Devices Comprising Reference Material for the Designer, Printer, Advertiser and Publisher - Hardcover

Henry Lewis Johnson

9780265531419: Historic Design in Printing: Reproductions of Book Covers, Borders, Initials, Decorations, Printers' Marks and Devices Comprising Reference Material for the Designer, Printer, Advertiser and Publisher

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ISBN 10: 0265531411 ISBN 13: 9780265531419

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover the visual history of printing and how classic designs can inspire today’s work. A comprehensive collection of borders, initials, and decorative devices for designers, printers, and publishers.

This reference work gathers reproductions and commentary on book covers, borders, initials, and printers’ devices from the Renaissance through early modern printing. It explains how design helps text and typography work together, and it shows enduring motifs that shaped centuries of printing. The material is presented to help students and professionals study and apply historic design with confidence and taste.

Reproductions of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century designs to study form, spacing, and ornament
Definitions and explanations of terms such as borders, initials, tailpieces, vignettes, and device marks
Context on how decoration supports typography and overall page design
Practical insight for designers, printers, advertisers, and publishers seeking authentic historic style

Ideal for readers of design history, printing arts, and book production who want a solid, image-rich reference to historic methods and motives.

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