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Tag Archives: Publishing and Printing
Whence Italics
These two books were printed at the historic Aldine Press in Venice. Founded by Aldus Manutius in 1495, it was among the most prominent and successful printing houses of the time. These works date from the early 1500s and feature … Continue reading
Happy 300th to Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe’s Adventures of Robinson Crusoe was first published on April 25, 1719, and before the end of the year had run through four editions. An abridged children’s version was published in 1784 in Boston, printed and sold by N. … Continue reading
This Book Is Dangerous (again)
In 1927, Italian Futurist artist and designer Fortunato Depero published his groundbreaking monograph Depero Futurista, or “Depero the Futurist,” which became commonly known as “The Bolted Book” because of its large aluminum fasteners. The avant-garde masterpiece had an imaginative layout, experimental typography, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, History
Tagged Artist's book, design, Futurism, Italy, Publishing and Printing
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It’s still Constantinople to me
As is often the case in the antiquarian book trade, we can search for a title for weeks with no avail and then years later stumble across a copy when we are not even looking. Many years ago I had … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Asia, Books, Europe, History, Libraries, Maps, Middle East, Travel Writing
Tagged Constantinople, Istanbul, Publishing and Printing, Travel literature
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Seeing Philadelphia in 1845
Philadelphia: City Sights for Little Folks features illustrations of things you could expect to see on a journey through town in 1845. The title, which offers brief descriptions and occasional rhymes, was surprisingly written for children. The book was printed via stereotype, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Travel Writing, USA, Writing
Tagged Philadelphia, Publishing and Printing
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Back to Back
The antiquarian book above is actually two volumes in one. This rare style of binding is usually referred to as dos-a-dos, from the French “back to back”. As the term suggests, these books share the same back cover. Books bound in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe
Tagged Antiquarian Books, Bookbinding, Publishing and Printing
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Frankenstein Deluxe
To commemorate the bicentennial of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein this year, Les Éditions des Saints Pères in Paris has published a limited edition, deluxe facsimile of the original manuscript in the author’s own handwriting. “Frankenstein is a canon in the history of … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Libraries, Writing
Tagged Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Paris, Percy Shelley, Publishing and Printing
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Why Real Books Are Great
h/t Strand Book Store
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, USA, Writing
Tagged Books, Bookselling, Publishing and Printing, Strand Bookstore
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Go Set A Watchman
Now that the ridiculous hullabaloo surrounding Harper Lee’s newly “discovered” novel Go Set A Watchman has subsided a bit, Penguin has released some of the rejected submissions for cover art.
Posted in Art, Books, USA, Writing
Tagged Alabama, Harper Lee, Publishing and Printing, To Kill A Mockingbird
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