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Focusing on the artistry and history of bookbinding, this volume explores its significance to collectors and bibliophiles. It showcases the Grolier Club's impressive collection, featuring bindings from early incunabula to contemporary works. The book highlights over thirty-five exhibitions and the establishment of the Club Bindery in 1895, illustrating the evolution of both European and American bindings. With meticulous research and stunning illustrations, it serves as both a visual delight and a scholarly resource for those passionate about the craft and its stories.
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Judging a Book by Its Cover, H. George Fletcher
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Judging a Book by Its Cover
- Subtitle
- Bookbindings from the Collections of The Grolier Club, 1470s-2020
- Language
- English
- Authors
- H. George Fletcher
- Publisher
- Grolier Club of New York
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 496
- ISBN13
- 9781605830889
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Focusing on the artistry and history of bookbinding, this volume explores its significance to collectors and bibliophiles. It showcases the Grolier Club's impressive collection, featuring bindings from early incunabula to contemporary works. The book highlights over thirty-five exhibitions and the establishment of the Club Bindery in 1895, illustrating the evolution of both European and American bindings. With meticulous research and stunning illustrations, it serves as both a visual delight and a scholarly resource for those passionate about the craft and its stories.