Modern book design from William Morris to the present day / by Ruari McLean
1958, 1st edition. London : Faber & Faber. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #436688
Physical description: xii, 115 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. Contents: The nature of book design -- The need for revival -- William Morris -- The United States -- The private press movement -- The movement in Britain up to 1914 -- The nineteen-twenties in Britain -- The nineteen-twenties in Europe and U.S.A. -- General publishing in England 1920-1939 -- The post-war scene -- The future of book design. Subjects: Morris, William 1834-1896. Printing Great Britain History. Printing History Great Britain.
Price: €18.95