The Art & History of Books / Norma Levarie

The Art & History of Books / Norma Levarie

Books


REF.BC.1663
315 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
1995
1968
Norma Levarie
Norma Levarie
Nicolas Barker
Oak Knoll Press
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Printing industry, Illustration of books, Books--History
In addition to the history of books, printing and illustration, this book focuses on the history of the book as a work of art. "The Art & History of Books is a.... panorama of book design from its earliest history to recent years. Tracing the history of fine books against a background of changing patrons, improving technology, religious and social change, and the state of the arts throughout the world, this volume encompasses both illustrated and unillustrated... With 176 facsimile pages from books of unusual beauty or interest, many of them photographed especially for this volume..." (Book jacket)