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Of the decorative illustration of books old and new

Of the decorative illustration of books old and new

Crane, Walter

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Business of WritingFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353704359
ISBN13: 9789353704353
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 20 2019
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What makes a book irresistible before you read a word? Walter Crane turns that question into a feast for the eye. Look closer; every line speaks. Of the decorative illustration of books old and new is a classic tour through book illustration history by one of the defining artists of Arts and Crafts Britain. With the clarity of a working designer and the imagination of a storyteller, Crane traces the pleasures and principles of Victorian book design, from title pages and initials to the rhythms of type on the page. You will feel the William Morris influence in its respect for craft, and the Pre-Raphaelite illustration style in its love of detail and medieval echo, all set against the realities of nineteenth century publishing. Part visual essay, part illustrated design handbook, this volume doubles as a typographic design reference for anyone who cares about how pages are built. Crane considers ornament and border design, harmonious lettering, and the relationship between printing, illustration, and binding, with practical attention to wood engraving techniques and the limits that shaped great work. It is rich in graphic designers inspiration, yet welcoming for curious readers who simply enjoy the artistry of old books. Bookbinding and printing students will find a grounded vocabulary for assessing decoration, layout, and the marriage of image and text. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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