Irma Boom: The Architecture of the Book. Books in reverse chronological order 2010 - 1986. (With Comments here and there by Irma Boom). Introduction Mathieu Lommen; Translation John Lane. [One of 500 numbered and signed copies].

Boom, Irma (design), Lommen, Mathieu.

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Eindhoven, Lecturis Publishing, 2010, 1st ed., 799,(1) pag., photographic illustrations, printed in 500 numbered and signed copies, miniature paperback (5,6 x 4,5 x3 cm.) with original dustjacket, design Irma Boom, edges stained red, in original cardboard printed box (15,2 x11,4 cm.). = A plea for the physical book. A completely revised and enlarged edition of Biography in Books from 2010. listing the highlights from the work of one of the world's best-known book designers. Irma Boom (1960) designs books. Ans she is very successful. The New York Times called her perhaps the best book designer of this time in 2010. Irma Boom: Biography in Books contains a survey in words and pictures of her design practice from 1986 to 2010. In addition to books, also company identities, stamps and posters are featured. The monograph was sold out shortly after publication, and became legendary. A completely revised edition is now published under a new title. With a slightly larger size and more pages, it is still as special and desirable as it was before. With commentaries by Irma Boom and a statement about books.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Irma Boom: The Architecture of the Book. Books in reverse chronological order 2010 - 1986. (With Comments here and there by Irma Boom). Introduction Mathieu Lommen; Translation John Lane. [One of 500 numbered and signed copies].
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)