Bookbinding in England and France (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

William Younger Fletcher

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331200741 ISBN 13 : 9781331200741

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This remarkable volume delves into the rich and intricate history of English bookbinding, offering a detailed account of this fascinating art form from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The author's comprehensive research and attention to detail provide valuable insights into the techniques, styles, and materials employed by English binders over the centuries, highlighting their remarkable artistry and craftsmanship. This book explores not only the aesthetic beauty of English bindings, but also their historical and cultural significance, showcasing their role in preserving and transmitting knowledge through time. With its broad historical context and in-depth analysis of thematic depth and ideas, this book provides a captivating and comprehensive account of the evolution of English bookbinding, and its enduring legacy in the world of art and literature. Its insights offer a greater appreciation of the craft's artistry, innovation, and the role it has played in preserving and showcasing written works across the ages.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331200741
• ISBN 13: 9781331200741
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 178
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