Release date is 2007-09-15

Books and booklovers -- Fitness in book design -- Print as an interpreter of meaning -- Favorite book sizes -- The value of reading -- The book of to-day and the book of to-morrow -- A constructive critic of the book -- Books as a librarian would like them -- The book beautiful -- The reader's high privilege -- The background of the book -- The Chinese book -- Thick paper and thin -- The clothing of a book -- Parchment bindings -- Lest we forget the few great books -- Printing problems for science to solve -- Types and eyes: the problem -- Types and eyes: progress -- Exceptions to the rule of legibility -- The student and the library -- Orthographic reform -- The perversities of type -- A secret of personal power.

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"The Booklover and His Books" by Harry Lyman Koopman is a collection of reflective essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores the many facets of books, emphasizing their aesthetic, intellectual, and physical attributes. The central theme revolves around the appreciation of books not merely as vessels of content but as art objects deserving of love and attention, particularly from those who regard themselves as booklovers. The opening portion of the text introduces the concept of the "booklover," distinguishing them from mere readers and collectors. Koopman discusses the importance of recognizing the beauty of books in both their physical form and their content, referencing the deep connection between the two. He delves into the historical evolution of books, portraying them as products of artistic endeavor while outlining the essential attributes that define a well-made and beautiful book. This analysis sets the stage for further explorations into various topics related to books, including design, readability, and the cultural significance of literature itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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