Over 100 of the most beautiful bookbindings from the last 1000 years are showcased in this highly illustrated book that provides a world view of the development of the bookbinding craft. Arranged chronologically, these beautiful and often surprising works of art present a clear visual record of the progression of the craft through the ages. By juxtaposing bindings from different countries from the same period, differences and similarities, and the transfer of styles and ideas, are highlighted.
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Over 100 of the most beautiful bookbindings from the last 1000 years are showcased in this highly illustrated book that provides a world view of the development of the bookbinding craft. Arranged chronologically, these beautiful and often surprising works of art present a clear visual record of the progression of the craft through the ages. By juxtaposing bindings from different countries from the same period, differences and similarities, and the transfer of styles and ideas, are highlighted.
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Add this copy of Beautiful Bookbindings: a Thousand Years of the to cart. $53.00, very good condition, Sold by Edmonton Book Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Edmonton, AB, CANADA, published 2011 by The British Library.
Add this copy of Beautiful Bookbindings to cart. $85.56, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of the Olympics rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by The British Library Publishing Division.
Publisher:
The British Library Publishing Division
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17712692370
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Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
Add this copy of Beautiful Bookbindings to cart. $163.68, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by British Library Publishing.