Author: Ruari McLean
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789120057682
Category : Bookbinding
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Victorian Publishers' Book-bindings in Cloth and Leather
Victorian Publishers' Book-bindings in Cloth and Leather
Author: Ruari McLean
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bookbinding
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Reference tool for Rare Books Collection.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bookbinding
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Reference tool for Rare Books Collection.
A Companion to the History of the Book
Author: Simon Eliot
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444356585
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 617
Book Description
A COMPANION TO THE HISTORY OF THE BOOK A COMPANION TO THE HISTORY OF THE BOOK Edited by Simon Eliot and Jonathan Rose “As a stimulating overview of the multidimensional present state of the field, the Companion has no peer.” Choice “If you want to understand how cultures come into being, endure, and change, then you need to come to terms with the rich and often surprising history Of the book ... Eliot and Rose have done a fine job. Their volume can be heartily recommended. “ Adrian Johns, Technology and Culture From the early Sumerian clay tablet through to the emergence of the electronic text, this Companion provides a continuous and coherent account of the history of the book. A team of expert contributors draws on the latest research in order to offer a cogent, transcontinental narrative. Many of them use illustrative examples and case studies of well-known texts, conveying the excitement surrounding this rapidly developing field. The Companion is organized around four distinct approaches to the history of the book. First, it introduces the variety of methods used by book historians and allied specialists, from the long-established discipline of bibliography to newer IT-based approaches. Next, it provides a broad chronological survey of the forms and content of texts. The third section situates the book in the context of text culture as a whole, while the final section addresses broader issues, such as literacy, copyright, and the future of the book. Contributors to this volume: Michael Albin, Martin Andrews, Rob Banham, Megan L Benton, Michelle P. Brown, Marie-Frangoise Cachin, Hortensia Calvo, Charles Chadwyck-Healey, M. T. Clanchy, Stephen Colclough, Patricia Crain, J. S. Edgren, Simon Eliot, John Feather, David Finkelstein, David Greetham, Robert A. Gross, Deana Heath, Lotte Hellinga, T. H. Howard-Hill, Peter Kornicki, Beth Luey, Paul Luna, Russell L. Martin Ill, Jean-Yves Mollier, Angus Phillips, Eleanor Robson, Cornelia Roemer, Jonathan Rose, Emile G. L Schrijver, David J. Shaw, Graham Shaw, Claire Squires, Rietje van Vliet, James Wald, Rowan Watson, Alexis Weedon, Adriaan van der Weel, Wayne A. Wiegand, Eva Hemmungs Wirtén.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444356585
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 617
Book Description
A COMPANION TO THE HISTORY OF THE BOOK A COMPANION TO THE HISTORY OF THE BOOK Edited by Simon Eliot and Jonathan Rose “As a stimulating overview of the multidimensional present state of the field, the Companion has no peer.” Choice “If you want to understand how cultures come into being, endure, and change, then you need to come to terms with the rich and often surprising history Of the book ... Eliot and Rose have done a fine job. Their volume can be heartily recommended. “ Adrian Johns, Technology and Culture From the early Sumerian clay tablet through to the emergence of the electronic text, this Companion provides a continuous and coherent account of the history of the book. A team of expert contributors draws on the latest research in order to offer a cogent, transcontinental narrative. Many of them use illustrative examples and case studies of well-known texts, conveying the excitement surrounding this rapidly developing field. The Companion is organized around four distinct approaches to the history of the book. First, it introduces the variety of methods used by book historians and allied specialists, from the long-established discipline of bibliography to newer IT-based approaches. Next, it provides a broad chronological survey of the forms and content of texts. The third section situates the book in the context of text culture as a whole, while the final section addresses broader issues, such as literacy, copyright, and the future of the book. Contributors to this volume: Michael Albin, Martin Andrews, Rob Banham, Megan L Benton, Michelle P. Brown, Marie-Frangoise Cachin, Hortensia Calvo, Charles Chadwyck-Healey, M. T. Clanchy, Stephen Colclough, Patricia Crain, J. S. Edgren, Simon Eliot, John Feather, David Finkelstein, David Greetham, Robert A. Gross, Deana Heath, Lotte Hellinga, T. H. Howard-Hill, Peter Kornicki, Beth Luey, Paul Luna, Russell L. Martin Ill, Jean-Yves Mollier, Angus Phillips, Eleanor Robson, Cornelia Roemer, Jonathan Rose, Emile G. L Schrijver, David J. Shaw, Graham Shaw, Claire Squires, Rietje van Vliet, James Wald, Rowan Watson, Alexis Weedon, Adriaan van der Weel, Wayne A. Wiegand, Eva Hemmungs Wirtén.
Victorian Publishers' Bindings
Author: Douglas Ball
Publisher: Library Association Publishing (UK)
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Publisher: Library Association Publishing (UK)
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Victorian Publishers' Book-bindings in Paper
Author: Ruari McLean
Publisher: London : Gordon Fraser
ISBN:
Category : Book covers
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Publisher: London : Gordon Fraser
ISBN:
Category : Book covers
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The British Library Guide to Bookbinding
Author: P. J. M. Marks
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802081766
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
An introduction to the history and techniques of bookbinding that offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated with examples, diagrams, and photographs of craftspeople at work.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802081766
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
An introduction to the history and techniques of bookbinding that offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated with examples, diagrams, and photographs of craftspeople at work.
The Evolution of Publishers' Binding Styles
Author: Michael Sadleir
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bookbinding
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bookbinding
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
The Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature
Author: Joanne Shattock
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521391009
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521391009
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Heritage Rare Books & Manuscripts Auction Final Session # 683
Author:
Publisher: Heritage Capital Corporation
ISBN: 9781599672595
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Publisher: Heritage Capital Corporation
ISBN: 9781599672595
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description