An Inquiry Into the Nature and Form of the Books of the Ancients (Classic Reprint): With a History of the Art of Bookbinding, From the Times of the Greeks and Romans to the Present Day - Couverture souple
Synopsis
A concise survey of how books were formed, bound, and decorated from ancient times to the modern era. This volume traces the art of binding through the Greeks, Romans, monasteries, and the rise of printing, showing how material, technique, and taste shaped the books we value today.
The text blends historical detail with vivid description of bindings, coverings, and fastenings. It explains tools and processes, from endpapers and leather thongs to gilding, clasps, and corner bosses, and introduces notable binders and collectors who helped preserve these works. Illustrations and frontispieces accompany discussions of famous libraries, remarkable bindings, and the evolution of the craft across centuries.
What you’ll experience
- A tour of binding styles by era, including early parchment covers, vellum, calf, morocco, and velvet bindings.
- Insights into binding tools, signatures, endpapers, and the role of printers who were also binders in the early days.
- Descriptions of decorative techniques such as gilding, arabesques, inlays, and armored clasps.
- Notes on famous bindings and binders, with examples from royal, religious, and scholarly collections.
- A closer look at the cultural context that influenced binding choices, from monastic workshops to courts and major libraries.
Ideal for readers who appreciate the history of books, libraries, and the crafts that keep printed works intact and beautiful.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of books from their conception to the present day. The author explores the various forms and materials used to create books throughout history, including stone, clay, wood, and paper. The book also discusses the development of bookbinding and the role it has played in preserving and protecting books over the centuries. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the history of books, from the earliest known examples to the modern era, and offers insights into the cultural and technological factors that have shaped their evolution. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of books and bookbinding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332706372_0
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