The Book: Its Printers, Illustrators And Binders; From Gutenberg To The Present Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432531171)

The Book: Its Printers, Illustrators And Binders; From Gutenberg To The Present Time is a comprehensive book written by Henri Bouchot. The book provides a detailed overview of the history of printing, illustration, and bookbinding from the time of Johannes Gutenberg to the present day. The book is divided into three main sections, with each section focusing on a different aspect of the book-making process. The first section covers the history of printing, including the invention of movable type, the development of printing presses, and the evolution of printing techniques. The second section focuses on the history of illustration, exploring the different types of illustrations used in books over the centuries and the artists who created them. The final section of the book covers the history of bookbinding, including the materials and techniques used to bind books and the different styles of bookbinding that have been popular over the years. Throughout the book, Bouchot provides numerous examples of important books and their creators, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of book production.Overall, The Book: Its Printers, Illustrators And Binders; From Gutenberg To The Present Time is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of books and bookmaking. It is a comprehensive and well-researched book that provides a detailed overview of the evolution of the book over the centuries.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.

Author: Henri Bouchot
ISBN-10: 1432531174
ISBN-13: 9781432531171
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2007
Pages: 398
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.82d