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LoC No.: 14016745

Title: The Art of the Book
A Review of Some Recent European and American Work in Typography, Page Decoration & Binding

Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: British types for printing books / B.H. Newdigate -- Fine bookbinding in England / D. Cockerell -- The art of the book in Germany / L. Deubner -- The art of the book in France / E.A. Taylor -- The art of the book in Austria / A.S. Levetus -- The art of the book in Hungary -- The art of the book in Sweden / August Brunius -- The art of the book in America / W.D. Orcutt.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
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Summary: "The Art of the Book" by Charles Holme et al. is a comprehensive review of recent European and American works in typography, page decoration, and binding, written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the evolution and artistry of book production, offering insights into the craftsmanship involved in creating beautiful and innovative book designs. The book illustrates significant contributions from renowned figures such as William Morris and addresses the changing tastes and techniques in bookmaking. The opening of the work presents a detailed introduction that sets the stage for an analysis of various aspects of book art, including a historical overview of types used in printing. It highlights the transition from Gothic to Roman letter forms and discusses the influence of early printers on contemporary typography. The acknowledgment of contributions by various artists and craft professionals signifies the collaborative nature of this art form. Overall, the beginning lays a strong foundation for further exploration into the specific artistic movements and individual contributions that shape the book as a work of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contributor: Brunius, August, 1879-1926

Contributor: Cockerell, Douglas, 1870-1945

Contributor: Deubner, Ludwig, 1877-1946

Contributor: Levetus, A. S. (Amelia Sarah)

Contributor: Newdigate, Bernard H. (Bernard Henry), 1869-1944

Contributor: Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953

Contributor: Taylor, E. A., 1874-1952

Editor: Holme, Charles, 1848-1923

EBook No.: 45968

Published: Jun 14, 2014

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Book ornamentation

Subject: Type and type-founding

Subject: Printing -- Specimens

Subject: Bookbinding -- Facsimiles

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:45968:2 2014-06-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Holme, Charles Taylor, E. A. Orcutt, William Dana Newdigate, Bernard H. (Bernard Henry) Levetus, A. S. (Amelia Sarah) Deubner, Ludwig Cockerell, Douglas Brunius, August en urn:lccn:14016745 1
2024-11-06T01:31:46Z The Art of the Book

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 14016745

Title: The Art of the Book
A Review of Some Recent European and American Work in Typography, Page Decoration & Binding

Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: British types for printing books / B.H. Newdigate -- Fine bookbinding in England / D. Cockerell -- The art of the book in Germany / L. Deubner -- The art of the book in France / E.A. Taylor -- The art of the book in Austria / A.S. Levetus -- The art of the book in Hungary -- The art of the book in Sweden / August Brunius -- The art of the book in America / W.D. Orcutt.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Art of the Book" by Charles Holme et al. is a comprehensive review of recent European and American works in typography, page decoration, and binding, written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the evolution and artistry of book production, offering insights into the craftsmanship involved in creating beautiful and innovative book designs. The book illustrates significant contributions from renowned figures such as William Morris and addresses the changing tastes and techniques in bookmaking. The opening of the work presents a detailed introduction that sets the stage for an analysis of various aspects of book art, including a historical overview of types used in printing. It highlights the transition from Gothic to Roman letter forms and discusses the influence of early printers on contemporary typography. The acknowledgment of contributions by various artists and craft professionals signifies the collaborative nature of this art form. Overall, the beginning lays a strong foundation for further exploration into the specific artistic movements and individual contributions that shape the book as a work of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contributor: Brunius, August, 1879-1926

Contributor: Cockerell, Douglas, 1870-1945

Contributor: Deubner, Ludwig, 1877-1946

Contributor: Levetus, A. S. (Amelia Sarah)

Contributor: Newdigate, Bernard H. (Bernard Henry), 1869-1944

Contributor: Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953

Contributor: Taylor, E. A., 1874-1952

Editor: Holme, Charles, 1848-1923

EBook No.: 45968

Published: Jun 14, 2014

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Book ornamentation

Subject: Type and type-founding

Subject: Printing -- Specimens

Subject: Bookbinding -- Facsimiles

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:45968:3 2014-06-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Holme, Charles Taylor, E. A. Orcutt, William Dana Newdigate, Bernard H. (Bernard Henry) Levetus, A. S. (Amelia Sarah) Deubner, Ludwig Cockerell, Douglas Brunius, August en urn:lccn:14016745 1