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Of The Decorative Illustration Of Books Old And New (1905)

Of The Decorative Illustration Of Books Old And New (1905)

Crane, Walter

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ISBN10: 1165512408
ISBN13: 9781165512409
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Of The Decorative Illustration Of Books Old And New is a book written by Walter Crane and published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of book illustration, covering both historical and contemporary examples. Crane, who was a prominent illustrator and designer during the Arts and Crafts movement, provides insights into the techniques and styles used in book illustration, including woodcuts, lithographs, and line drawings. He also discusses the importance of typography, layout, and the use of color in book design. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of decorative book illustrations, including those from famous works such as the Book of Kells and the Gutenberg Bible. Overall, Of The Decorative Illustration Of Books Old And New is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and art of book illustration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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