The 20th century book : its illustration and design
by Lewis, John (1912-1996)
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 0906969417
- ISBN 13
- 9780906969410
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About This Item
London : Herbert Press, 1984. 2nd edition. Hardcover. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Abundantly illustrated and complete with a comprehensive bibliography. Physical description: 271 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm. Notes: Includes index. Contents: Art nouveau or private press historian -- The new typography in Germany and France and the English renaissance in printing -- The influence of the French editions de luxe on commercial book production in England and America -- The effect of German impressionism and expressionism on book illustration -- English and American traditions in illustration -- The wood engraving revival in England and France -- The illustration and design of children's books -- The paperback explosion and design of the modern book Subjects: 1900-1999; Illustrated books; History 20th century; Book design History; Printing History 20th century; Book design; Illustration of books 20th century; Illustration, Modern - 20th century.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 389520
- Title
- The 20th century book : its illustration and design
- Author
- Lewis, John (1912-1996)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- ISBN 10
- 0906969417
- ISBN 13
- 9780906969410
- Publisher
- London : Herbert Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984
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