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Carrera, John M.

 
9780811867184: Pictorial Webster's: A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities
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ISBN 10 : 0811867188 ISBN 13 : 9780811867184
Editeur : Chronicle Books, 2009

Synopsis

Featuring over 1,500 engravings that originally graced the pages of Webster's dictionaries in the 19th century, this chunky volume is an irresistible treasure trove for art lovers, designers, and anyone with an interest in visual history. Meticulously cleaned and restored by fine-press bookmaker Johnny Carrera, the engravings in Pictorial Webster's have been compiled into an alluring and unusual visual reference guide for the modern day. Images range from the entirely mysterious to the classically iconic. From Acorns to Zebras, Bell Jars to Velocipedes, these alphabetically arranged archetypes and curiosities create enigmatic juxtapositions and illustrate the items deemed important to the Victorian mind. Sure to inspire and delight, Pictorial Webster's is at once a fascinatinghistorical record and a stunning jewel of a book.

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À propos de l'auteur

John M. Carrera is a printer, bookbinder, and artist who has taught and lectured extensively. He is the founder and proprietor of Quercus Press letterpress and bindery. He lives in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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Éditeur
Chronicle Books
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0811867188
ISBN 13 
9780811867184
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
512
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Andreas Meier
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