The Art & History of Books

by Norma Levarie

Paper Book, 1995

Status

Available

Call number

002.09

Genres

Collection

Books on Books

Publication

Oak Knoll Press (1995), Hardcover, 315 pages

Description

A superbly written and lavishly illustrated history of recent years will delight designers, students, and booklovers everywhere. "A remarkable achievement". -- Publishers Weekly

Subjects

Books History

Illustration of books

Printing History

Language

English

Physical description

315 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

1884718027 / 9781884718021

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