A History of Bookbinding as a Mirror of Society
Mirjam M. Foot(Author)
The British Library Publishing Division
Published on 8. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-7123-4597-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this illustrated survey, the author explores the use and purpose of bookbindings - over and above protecting the text inside them - and the purpose of the study of the book as a physical object. Examples from the British Library's collection are included.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
British Library Publishing
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
8 colour and 75 b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7123-4597-2 (9780712345972)
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