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The Book of Books

The Book of Books
Library Shelf Location 19.LOMM
Publication Date 2012
Abstract

This visual history brings together an extraordinary collection of books to illustrate a canon of more than five hundred years of Western book design. Beginning in 1471 with an edition printed by the influential Nicolas Jenson in Venice and ending in 2010 with a stylish design by Irma Boom, these exceptional and sometimes iconic work cover a broad range of genres: reference works and works of art, 'machines for reading' and picture books, prestigious collector's items and affordable paperbacks.

ISBN 9780500515914
Quantity 1
Pages 464pp
Editor Mathieu Lommen
Format Hardback
Publisher Thames and Hudson Ltd, London
Category Book design
Keywords Graphic Design, Book design, Graphic innovation, visual histories
Language English

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