The Book by Design

Name: The Book by Design
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780712354042
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The Book by Design delves into the intricacies of artistic design practices, offering a rich exploration of the creative processes and cultural impact within the arts. Through an engaging narrative, the author captures the essence of design philosophy, examining how artistic expression can influence and reshape cultural landscapes. This captivating read provides thought-provoking insights for anyone interested in the transformative power of art and design.
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The Book by Design

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~~$116⁰⁰~~

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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about the arts and intrigued by the creative interplay between design and cultural expression. It offers an in-depth exploration of how thoughtful design can influence and enhance our understanding and appreciation of various cultural artifacts.

This is a fascinating exploration of the development of book design through some of the most treasured volumes in the British Library collections.

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Why does a book look and feel the way it does? What can it tell us about the circumstances of its creation? This is a fascinating exploration of the development of book design through some of the most treasured volumes in the British Library collections.

Carefully selected by the Library's curatorial teams and beautifully illustrated with striking new studio photography alongside images from specially digitised collections, The Book by Design includes:

The Lindisfarne Gospels
The Diamond Sutra of 868
The Arnstein Bible
The Golden Haggadah
The Queen Mary Psalter
The Mainz Psalter of 1457
Hypnerotomachia Poliphili
Akbar's Khamsah of Nizami
The Shakespeare First Folio
Tale of Genji
A Qur'an from Aceh
The Grammar of Ornament
The Buddha's Last Birth Tale
Audubon's The Birds of America
The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer

Flowing between these major chapters are features covering unusual book formats, interesting bindings and materials, as well as particular design elements and trends from different periods and cultures. This structure brings together works of historical importance and modern innovation to create a volume that will delight bibliophiles and anyone passionate about book design and production.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712354042

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Illustration: 250+ Colour Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by P. J. M. Marks
Edited by Stephen Parkin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

Collections

Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

P J M Marks is Curator of Bookbindings. Stephen Parkin is Curator of Printed Heritage Collections 14501600, and a specialist in early printing in Italy.