A Book on Books

Victionary

ISBN 10: 9887972630 / ISBN 13: 9789887972631

Published by Thames & Hudson Nov 2020, 2020

About this Item

Neuware -From scrolls and sheets of papyrus to elaborate and expensive codices to the mass press-printed volumes as we know them today, books have come a long way since writing was first developed. Although digital technology has impacted how we consume information over the last few decades, book design has survived as a means of showcasing creativity and craftsmanship, as books remain important sources of inspiration, knowledge, and entertainment.A Book on Books showcases some of the best book design work from all over the world in celebrating the designers' contributions to preserving reading culture, as they continue to make books eye-catching and exciting to read or own. It also captures the voices of key influencers from publishing, printmaking, bookfair-organising, and bookshop-owning standpoints, as they continue to play a crucial role in keeping the book-making industry alive and thriving even in the unknown future.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 313 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Book on Books
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson Nov 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9887972630
• ISBN 13: 9789887972631
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 256W x 196H x 30D millimeters 256 millimeters width by 196 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1015 grams

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Synopsis

From scrolls and sheets of papyrus to elaborate and expensive codices to the mass press-printed volumes as we know them today, books have come a long way since writing was first developed. Although digital technology has impacted how we consume information over the last few decades, book design has survived as a means of showcasing creativity and craftsmanship, as books remain important sources of inspiration, knowledge, and entertainment.

A Book on Books showcases some of the best book design work from all over the world in celebrating the designers’ contributions to preserving reading culture, as they continue to make books eye-catching and exciting to read or own. It also captures the voices of key influencers from publishing, printmaking, book fair organizing, and bookshop-owning standpoints, as they continue to play a crucial role in keeping the book-making industry alive and thriving even in the unknown future.