Synopsis
A profusely illustrated visual history of the printed book, from bibles to children’s books to modern photography collections, that will delight and inform bibliophiles everywhere.
Since the fifteenth century, the printed book has been an essential carrier of information. And, for more than five hundred years, there have been designers, printers, and publishers who have extended the boundaries of their professions aesthetically and technically, producing books that are masterpieces of graphic art.This sumptuous collection tells the history of the printed book through milestone publications and little-known treasures of the art of the book. The noted originators range from Jenson and Bellaert in the fifteenth century through Piranesi, Bodoni, and Bewick to Morris, Gill, Tschichold, and Birdsall in the modern age. The featured publications include The Nuremberg Chronicle from 1493―a masterpiece of integrated text and illustration; Maria Sibylla Merian’s book of insects from 1719; Muybridge’s 1887 Animal Locomotion; a photomontage book by John Heartfield published in 1929; and a 1937 edition of The Frogs by Aristophanes, produced by the Limited Editions Club of New York. 685+ color illustrations
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Mathieu Lommen has published several books on type and book design. He is a curator and teacher of graphic design history at the University of Amsterdam.
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The Book of Books: 500 Years of Graphic Innovation
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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. First Edition. Cloth, dj. 2013 reprint. Minor shelf wear. Else a bright, clean copy. Since the fifteenth century, the printed book has been an essential carrier of information. And, for more than five hundred years, there have been designers, printers, and publishers who have extended the boundaries of their professions aesthetically and technically, producing books that are masterpieces of graphic art. This sumptuous collection tells the history of the printed book through milestone publications and little-known treasures of the art of the book. The noted originators range from Jenson and Bellaert in the fifteenth century through Piranesi, Bodoni, and Bewick to Morris, Gill, Tschichold, and Birdsall in the modern age. The featured publications include The Nuremberg Chronicle from 1493-a masterpiece of integrated text and illustration; Maria Sibylla Merian's book of insects from 1719; Muybridge's 1887 Animal Locomotion; a photomontage book by John Heartfield published in 1929; and a 1937 edition of The Frogs by Aristophanes, produced by the Limited Editions Club of New York. Seller Inventory # 2041156
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Condition: Muy bueno. : Este libro explora la evolución del diseño de libros y la tipografía a lo largo de 500 años, destacando a impresores, artistas y estilos notables como los Elseviers, William Morris, la tipografía suiza, Irma Boom y Joost Grootens. Analiza en profundidad los desarrollos en el diseño y la innovación gráfica a través de perfiles detallados y ejemplos visuales. EAN: 9780500515914 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Arte y Cultura Título: The Book of Books Autor: Mathieu Lommen Editorial: Thames & Hudson Idioma: en Páginas: 464. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-07-02-634fda2f
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Well-illustrated guide to the best in book design from the last 500 years. 463 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 32 cm. Brown cloth boards, unclipped dust jacket (now in a removable protective sleeve). Slight shelf wear to jacket edges, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging. Heavy book, will require extra shipping for overseas purchase. Seller Inventory # 018632
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Uitgever: Thames & Hudson, 2012. 32,5 x 23,5 cm. Hardcover with dustjacket. Richly illustrated in color and b/w. 480 pages. NEW COPY Still shrink wrapped. [Typografie / Typography [Typografie] Boeken over Boeken / Books on Books [Boeken over Boeken] Design [Vormgeving] ]. Seller Inventory # #106100
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