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LoC No.: 26017107
Title: In quest of the perfect book : Reminiscences & reflections of a bookman
Alternate Title: In quest of the perfect book : Reminiscences and reflections of a bookman
Original Publication: Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1926.
Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Terry Jeffress, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "In Quest of the Perfect Book: Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman" by William Dana Orcutt is a reflective work that can be categorized as a literary memoir written in the early 20th century. This volume recounts the author's lifelong fascination with the art of bookmaking, exploring the aesthetic and technical dimensions that contribute to what he considers the "perfect book." The opening of the book sets the stage for a philosophical exploration of not only the beauty of books but also the craftsmanship behind them. Orcutt begins with a dialogue about a rare volume that his friend has acquired without truly understanding its artistic significance. This anecdote leads into a deeper examination of printing as an art form, history, and the quest to find a harmonious balance between text, typography, and design. Through personal reflections and encounters with notable figures in bookmaking, Orcutt embarks on a journey that reveals the complexities and joys of creating beautiful books, thus inviting readers to appreciate the craft of printing and the stories behind the printed page. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953
EBook No.: 71634
Published: Sep 14, 2023
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Books -- History
Subject: Printing -- History
Subject: Printers -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953
Subject: Book design -- History
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 26017107
Title: In quest of the perfect book : Reminiscences & reflections of a bookman
Alternate Title: In quest of the perfect book : Reminiscences and reflections of a bookman
Original Publication: Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1926.
Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Terry Jeffress, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "In Quest of the Perfect Book: Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman" by William Dana Orcutt is a reflective work that can be categorized as a literary memoir written in the early 20th century. This volume recounts the author's lifelong fascination with the art of bookmaking, exploring the aesthetic and technical dimensions that contribute to what he considers the "perfect book." The opening of the book sets the stage for a philosophical exploration of not only the beauty of books but also the craftsmanship behind them. Orcutt begins with a dialogue about a rare volume that his friend has acquired without truly understanding its artistic significance. This anecdote leads into a deeper examination of printing as an art form, history, and the quest to find a harmonious balance between text, typography, and design. Through personal reflections and encounters with notable figures in bookmaking, Orcutt embarks on a journey that reveals the complexities and joys of creating beautiful books, thus inviting readers to appreciate the craft of printing and the stories behind the printed page. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953
EBook No.: 71634
Published: Sep 14, 2023
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Books -- History
Subject: Printing -- History
Subject: Printers -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953
Subject: Book design -- History
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.