The Art of Publishers' Bookbindings : 1815-1915 / Ellen K. Morris and Edward S. Levin

Identifier:REF.EC.2141

Dimensions:127 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm

Publication dates:2000

created by: Ellen K. Morris, Edward S. Levin

Subjects: Publishers' bindings, exhibition catalogs

Description:"This is a book about beautiful books - more specifically about the beautiful and innovative bindings of books. "The Art of Publishers' Bookbindings: 1915-1915" catalogues an exhibition at the Grolier Club of 254 publishers' bookbindings, each described in detail and all illuminated in color. " -- back cover Published in conjunction with exhibition held at the Grolier Club, New York, May 17 - July 29, 2000. Table of Contents -- Preface / Ellen K. Morris -- Foreword / Ruari McLean -- Introduction / Ellen K. Morris and Edward S. Levin -- Catalogue -- Afterword / Sue Allen -- Bibliography -- Authors -- Titles -- Publishers -- Designers -- Binders