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Published by Oak Knoll Press / Werner Shaw, New Castle, Delaware / London, 2000
ISBN 10: 1884718965ISBN 13: 9781884718960
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New DJ (still in shrinkwrap). First Edition. New Castle, Delaware / London: Oak Knoll Press / Werner Shaw, 2000. BRAND NEW in a BRAND NEW dust jacket. Perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 2000. First Edition. Foreword by Colin Banks. From the publisher: "The autobiography of a book and magazine designer who played a central role in British graphic design from the 1940s to the 1980s, who edited and designed MOTIF (1958-1967) and who wrote the THAMES AND HUDSON MANUAL OF TYPOGRAPHY This well-written autobiography of the renowned book designer, author and typographer captures a fascinating life and a remarkable era in British publishing. McLean's compelling story begins with his birth in the Scottish lowlands, and describes his school days at Oxford, the war years as a British officer on a French submarine, and his introduction into the London publishing scene. Along the way, we meet the movers and shakers of Britain's post-war publishing world as he built his career. Through McLean's eyes we are treated to a unique view of the bygone period of Great Britain's publishing history." Includes a checklist of books written, compiled or translated by Ruari McLean. Index. Bound in the original gilt-stamped blue cloth. Complete with pristine dust jacket. . First Edition. Hardcover. New/New DJ (still in shrinkwrap). 8vo. xvi, 216pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
Published by Oak Knoll Press and Werner Shaw, New Castle, Delaware and West Dulwich, London, 2000
ISBN 10: 0907961118ISBN 13: 9780907961116
Seller: Karen Jakobsen (Member of the PBFA), Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Blue hardcover with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Very good, with just a hint of shelfwear to covers. Previous owners bookplate on front pastedown. Dustjacket condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear. 216pp. Many b/w illustrations. This is the autobiography of a book and magazine designer who played a central role in British graphic design from the 1940s to the 1980s, who edited and designed "Motif" (1958-1967) and who wrote the "Thames and Hudson Manual of Typography".