03100cam a22004453u 4500 45968 UtSlPG 20260610134044.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14016745 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Holme, Charles, 1848-1923 The art of the book Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-06-14 British types for printing books / B.H. Newdigate -- Fine bookbinding in England / D. Cockerell -- The art of the book in Germany / L. Deubner -- The art of the book in France / E.A. Taylor -- The art of the book in Austria / A.S. Levetus -- The art of the book in Hungary -- The art of the book in Sweden / August Brunius -- The art of the book in America / W.D. Orcutt. Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Art of the Book" by Charles Holme et al. is a comprehensive review of recent European and American works in typography, page decoration, and binding, written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the evolution and artistry of book production, offering insights into the craftsmanship involved in creating beautiful and innovative book designs. The book illustrates significant contributions from renowned figures such as William Morris and addresses the changing tastes and techniques in bookmaking. The opening of the work presents a detailed introduction that sets the stage for an analysis of various aspects of book art, including a historical overview of types used in printing. It highlights the transition from Gothic to Roman letter forms and discusses the influence of early printers on contemporary typography. The acknowledgment of contributions by various artists and craft professionals signifies the collaborative nature of this art form. Overall, the beginning lays a strong foundation for further exploration into the specific artistic movements and individual contributions that shape the book as a work of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Book ornamentation Type and type-founding Printing -- Specimens Bookbinding -- Facsimiles Brunius, August, 1879-1926 Cockerell, Douglas, 1870-1945 Deubner, Ludwig, 1877-1946 Levetus, A. S. (Amelia Sarah) Newdigate, Bernard H. (Bernard Henry), 1869-1944 Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953 Taylor, E. A. (Ernest Archibald), 1874-1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45968 86807 86807