Enigma Ultra Lined Softcover Journal, 176pg, 100gsm by Paperblanks (Le Gascon) (Other) (ISBN-13: 9781439793411)

This cover is inspired by an original design attributed to Le Gascon, a legendary but little-known 17thcentury bookbinder. Le Gascon was the inventor of the "pointillé" and "fanfare" styles, and his influence is felt throughout the rich bookbinding history that follows him.If this cover was not created by Le Gascon, it is certainly in his style and was made by another French master. Le Gascon-style bindings first appeared near the end of the reign of Charles IX and were revered for the sophistication and intricacy of their ornamentation. Le Gascon's fanfare bindings featured gilt decoration that spread out in repeated fanfare patterns, as well as pointillé tooling bordered by bands.The original cover was made of red morocco leather embossed and gilded with rosettes, spirals and dotted lines. It also featured Le Gascon's emblematic small compartments which were created by carving ridges into the leather.No matter who created the original binding, our cover pays homage to its consummate artistry and visionary design.

Author: Paperblanks
ISBN-10: 1439793417
ISBN-13: 9781439793411
Publisher: Paperblanks
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2022
Pages: 176
Format: Other
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.74h x 6.61w x 0.55d

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