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LoC No.: 18010927
Title: The ideal book or book beautiful : A tract on calligraphy printing and illustration & on the book beautiful as a whole
Original Publication: Hammersmith: The Doves Press, 1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 38.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Terry Jeffress 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: "The Ideal Book or Book Beautiful: A Tract on Calligraphy Printing and Illustration & on the Book Beautiful as a Whole" by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson is a theoretical exploration of the essence of beautifully crafted books, written in the early 20th century. This artistic and critical essay can be classified as a treatise that delves into the elements that constitute a 'Book Beautiful', emphasizing the significance of calligraphy, typography, and illustration while arguing for the harmonious integration of these elements in book design. In this work, Cobden-Sanderson argues that the beauty of a book arises from its various components—literary content, writing, printing, illustrations, and binding—and their collective interaction. He reflects on the historical progression of calligraphy and prints, suggesting that while individuality in artistic expression is vital, it mustn't overshadow the unified purpose of the book. The author stresses the responsibility of artists and craftsmen to collaborate under a common vision, creating a composite whole that serves to elevate the core message or idea of the book itself. Ultimately, he presents the ideal book as a profound artistic achievement, a seamless blend of all artistic forms that resonates with the beauty of life itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cobden-Sanderson, T. J. (Thomas James), 1840-1922
EBook No.: 72320
Published: Dec 5, 2023
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Printing
Subject: Book design
Subject: Calligraphy
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 18010927
Title: The ideal book or book beautiful : A tract on calligraphy printing and illustration & on the book beautiful as a whole
Original Publication: Hammersmith: The Doves Press, 1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 38.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Terry Jeffress 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: "The Ideal Book or Book Beautiful: A Tract on Calligraphy Printing and Illustration & on the Book Beautiful as a Whole" by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson is a theoretical exploration of the essence of beautifully crafted books, written in the early 20th century. This artistic and critical essay can be classified as a treatise that delves into the elements that constitute a 'Book Beautiful', emphasizing the significance of calligraphy, typography, and illustration while arguing for the harmonious integration of these elements in book design. In this work, Cobden-Sanderson argues that the beauty of a book arises from its various components—literary content, writing, printing, illustrations, and binding—and their collective interaction. He reflects on the historical progression of calligraphy and prints, suggesting that while individuality in artistic expression is vital, it mustn't overshadow the unified purpose of the book. The author stresses the responsibility of artists and craftsmen to collaborate under a common vision, creating a composite whole that serves to elevate the core message or idea of the book itself. Ultimately, he presents the ideal book as a profound artistic achievement, a seamless blend of all artistic forms that resonates with the beauty of life itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cobden-Sanderson, T. J. (Thomas James), 1840-1922
EBook No.: 72320
Published: Dec 5, 2023
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Printing
Subject: Book design
Subject: Calligraphy
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.