The Book by Design: The Remarkable Story of the World's Greatest Invention

Book Overview

A richly illustrated look at some of the British Library's most beautiful books from around the world.

For centuries across the world, books have been created as objects of beauty, with bookmakers lavishing great care on their paper, binding materials, illustrations, and lettering.

The Book by Design, featuring an array of books from the British Library's collection, focuses on the sensory experience of holding and reading...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226824098
• ISBN13: 9780226824093
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.2" x 10.7"