An Author'S Mind: The Book Of Title-Pages; "A Bookful Of Books," Or "Thirty Books In One"

By Martin Farquhar Tupper and Martin Farquhar 1810-1889 Tupper

Book Overview

Thirty books in one, and a mind behind them. Martin Farquhar Tupper turns the humble title-page into a doorway to a whole library. A feast for the eye. An Author's Mind is an illustrated title-page anthology shaped as literary essays and sketches, moving briskly between authorship and literary culture, the making of books, and the pleasures of pursuit. It is at once a book arts collection and a spirited guide to bibliography and book collecting, attentive to printing and typography history and the small decisions that give a volume its character. Each section invites browsing: read straight through for a Victorian argument about taste and reading, or dip in as a reference for bibliophiles in search of names, movements, and the look of classic imprints. First published in the heart of Victorian England literature, this curious compendium captures how 19th century British books were marketed, designed, and cherished, offering a vivid slice of the history of the book in an age of expanding readership and changing print technology. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For casual browsers it is pure literary browsing; for collectors it sits naturally beside an antiquarian books reprint shelf, and makes a distinctive gift for book lovers who admire the craft as much as the words. Ideal for display and dipping, its curiosities reward slow attention over time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354487947
• ISBN13: 9789354487941
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"