Now available in paperback, "…this is one book you don't want to miss.” – Fine Books & Collections Magazine
At the turn of the nineteenth century, book covers were revered as works of art. Publishers commissioned distinguished artists such as Maxfield Parrish and Rockwell Kent to create exquisite covers appreciated by authors and readers alike. The Art of American Book Covers is an entertaining and educational retrospective, lavishly illustrated with more than one hundred full-color plates. 100 Color Illustrations"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Richard Minsky's work is collected internationally by major museums and libraries. He is the founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City (1974), which has mounted over two hundred exhibitions during the past thirty-nine years and offers a hundred classes and workshops. He has taught and lectured at many universities and art schools. In 2010 Yale University, repository of The Richard Minsky Archive, presented an exhibition of a half century of his work.
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 41161626-6
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 19208940-n
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 9780807616246
Seller: Sara Armstrong - Books, Cedarville, CA, U.S.A.
1st edition. 134pp, (8.25 x 9.75 inches), color plates. Fine condition, hardcover, no dust jacket. Red boards with gilt titles and designs. Everything clean, bright, tight, crisp. No bumps, tears or creases, no markings. Seller Inventory # 27623
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 19208940
Seller: "Pursuit of Happiness" Books, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Gd. condition, - Reveals the world behind the lost art .(KR8). Book. Seller Inventory # 2940ml
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. At the turn of the nineteenth century, book covers were revered as works of art. Publishers commissioned distinguished artists such as Maxfield Parrish and Rockwell Kent to create exquisite covers appreciated by authors and readers alike. The Art of American Book Covers is an entertaining and educational retrospective, lavishly illustrated with more than one hundred full-color plates. Seller Inventory # LU-9780807616246
Seller: The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Softcover Edition. Clean unmarked copy, like new. Seller Inventory # 017831
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. At the turn of the nineteenth century, book covers were revered as works of art. Publishers commissioned distinguished artists such as Maxfield Parrish and Rockwell Kent to create exquisite covers appreciated by authors and readers alike. The Art of American Book Covers is an entertaining and educational retrospective, lavishly illustrated with more than one hundred full-color plates. Seller Inventory # LU-9780807616246
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Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Condition: New. Dimension: 243 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 526. . 2013. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780807616246
Quantity: 15 available