The Printed Book |
|
| Author:
| Aldis, Harry Gidney |
| Series title: | Barnes and Noble Digital Library |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4114-5588-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble, Incorporated
|
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $1.99 |
Book Description:
|
An encyclopedic resource for anyone passionate about the history of books and how they are made, The Printed Book tells the story of the book from the advent of printing to the modern form (1916). What emerges is an engaging history of the construction of books, their illustrations, bindings, and, finally, the handling and mishandling of books.
An encyclopedic resource for anyone passionate about the history of books and how they are made, The Printed Book tells the story of the book from the advent of printing to the modern form (1916). What emerges is an engaging history of the construction of books, their illustrations, bindings, and, finally, the handling and mishandling of books.