99 books described and illustrated in colour; index; 120pp.
Produced to accompany the exhibition 'From Rossetti to Voysey: Arts & Crafts Stamped Book Cover Design' at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. From the 1860s, some of the best designs for book covers were supplied to publishers by members of the Arts and Crafts movement. Over fifty designers are discussed and their initials and monograms illustrated. An extremely useful reference book, with a chapter on publishers, based on original research which will enable the student of bookbinding to identify the designer of many cloth book-bindings.
99 books described and illustrated in colour; index; 120pp.
Produced to accompany the exhibition 'From Rossetti to Voysey: Arts & Crafts Stamped Book Cover Design' at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. From the 1860s, some of the best designs for book covers were supplied to publishers by members of the Arts and Crafts movement. Over fifty designers are discussed and their initials and monograms illustrated. An extremely useful reference book, with a chapter on publishers, based on original research which will enable the student of bookbinding to identify the designer of many cloth book-bindings.
| Binding | (9.5in x 7in) orig. pictorial wrappers, |
| Publication | 1st edit., 2012. |
- Product Code: RGW16283
- Availability: In Stock
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£16.00