The design of books / Adrian Wilson

Identifier:REF.BC.0547

Dimensions:159 p. : ill. ; 28 cm

Creation dates:1993

Library of Congress Subject Headings:Book design

Description:An overview of the design of books historically and over time, with a look at some rare book specimens. Includes chapters on Layout, Typography, Printing, Paper, Book Anatomy, Design, Binding, Jackets and Paperbacks, Trade Books, Textbooks and References, and Limited Editions. Includes an index and illustrations throughout.