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The Art of the Book in the Twentieth Century
Jerry Kelly
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Description for The Art of the Book in the Twentieth Century
Hardback. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: AKC. Dimension: 311 x 232 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Through the selection of eleven master designers, Jerry Kelly illustrates a wide range of styles: from classically inspired design and historical revival, to novel and modern layouts. Throughout the twentieth century, modern design theories in combination with newer printing technologies offered book designers far more options than were previously available to them. Utilizing these resources, some skillful artisans produced stunning designs in period style, arranging modern re-cuttings of early type designs with historical decoration that resulted in the creation of truly beautiful books; while others preferred a more contemporary aesthetic, building upon earlier principles in a fresh, novel manner. ... Read more
Through the selection of eleven master designers, Jerry Kelly illustrates a wide range of styles: from classically inspired design and historical revival, to novel and modern layouts. Throughout the twentieth century, modern design theories in combination with newer printing technologies offered book designers far more options than were previously available to them. Utilizing these resources, some skillful artisans produced stunning designs in period style, arranging modern re-cuttings of early type designs with historical decoration that resulted in the creation of truly beautiful books; while others preferred a more contemporary aesthetic, building upon earlier principles in a fresh, novel manner. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
197
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781933360461
SKU
V9781933360461
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Ref
99-18
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