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‎THE ART OF THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK : 700 Years of History and Design‎

‎, Thames and Hudson , 2022 Hardcover, 288 pages, ENG, 300 x 235 mm, NEW, dustjacket, illustrations in colour and b/w. ISBN 9780500480694.‎

‎The story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed books to the present day, told through the collections of the V&A's National Art Library. Throughout history, images have been used to reflect the meaning of words and to enhance our understanding of texts. With the invention of mechanized printing in Germany in the 15th century, illustrated books were no longer the preserve of the elite and became a source of knowledge, instruction and pleasure for a wider audience. Traditional accounts of the illustrated book survey its history in terms of technological advances, from illumination to hand-drawn illustrations and photography. This study offers a new approach, grouping books by subject - from natural history and travel to art, architecture and fashion. Gathered here are some of the most influential and compelling examples of the illustrated book, all chosen from the collections of the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Each chapter starts with a general introduction to the subject, followed by key examples accompanied by narrative captions. The commentaries range beyond the illustrations to consider the whole book, the design, typeface, binding, inks and papers. Many of the books are not on display to the public and have been specially photographed for this volume. Most examples have been chosen for their significance, being innovative and beautiful. But humble books, often overlooked in histories, have also been selected, when particularly effective in their field, or simply memorable. From beautiful printed Psalters and Books of Hours, to striking natural history books such as Audubon's Birds of America, La Fontaine's Fables illustrated by Marc Chagall, Serlio's treatise on architecture and Owen Jones's Grammar of Ornament, this book gives a fascinating overview of some of the finest illustrated books ever created. In the face of recent pronouncements about the death of the printed book, this volume demonstrates the enduring appeal of the illustrated book.‎

‎Imperial Splendor: The Art of the Book in the Holy Roman Empire, 800-1500‎

‎Hamburger, Jeffrey, and Joshua O'Driscoll: Imperial Splendor: The Art of the Book in the Holy Roman Empire, 800-1500. Exhibition: New York, The Pierpont Morgan Library, 2022. 216 pages. Hardback. 30 x 24cms. Focusing on production and patronage, this volume features over 150 illustrated books and precious bindings, drawn largely from North American collections. The book's three sections are arranged chronologically. Opening with a look at the precedents set by the Carolingian forerunners of the Empire, the first section considers deluxe imperial manuscripts associated with the Ottonian emperors. The second section examines the role of imperial monasteries in the production of manuscripts, considering in particular the patronage of aristocratic elites. The final section offers a tour of imperial cities in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, from Vienna and Prague to Augsburg and Nuremberg. This final chapter considers the impact of Albrecht Durer and humanism on the arts of the book. Including a glossary, indexes and maps showing the shifting borders of the Empire over 700 years.‎

‎Focusing on production and patronage, this volume features over 150 illustrated books and precious bindings, drawn largely from North American collections. The book's three sections are arranged chronologically. Opening with a look at the precedents set by the Carolingian forerunners of the Empire, the first section considers deluxe imperial manuscripts associated with the Ottonian emperors. The second section examines the role of imperial monasteries in the production of manuscripts, considering in particular the patronage of aristocratic elites. The final section offers a tour of imperial cities in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, from Vienna and Prague to Augsburg and Nuremberg. This final chapter considers the impact of Albrecht Durer and humanism on the arts of the book. Including a glossary, indexes and maps showing the shifting borders of the Empire over 700 years. Text in English‎

‎The Year-book of chess 1915 and 1916 (yearbook) (art. 19) In Russian /The Year-‎

‎The Year-book of chess 1915 and 1916 (yearbook) (art. 19) In Russian (ask us if in doubt)/The Year-book of chess 1915 and 1916 (ezhegodnik) (art 19) The Year-book of chess 1915 and 1916 (yearbook) (art. 19) In Russian (ask us if in doubt)/The Year-book of chess 1915 and 1916 (ezhegodnik) (art 19). SKUalbce18f14217ffb607.‎

‎COLLECTORS CLASSICS. THE ART FAIR IN BOOK FORM. THE SELECTION OF WIM REIFF. THE JOY OF ART VOLUME II, 2002,‎

‎Maastricht, Collectors Classics Art Forum, 2002 Bound, blue cloth, 175 x 225mm., 421pp., profoundly illustrated in colour. .‎

‎A forum for artists, known and less known. Book is in good condition. ‎

‎The Art of the Book in Ancient Rus. Moscow, 1980./Vzdornov G.I. Iskusstvo knigi ‎

‎The Art of the Book in Ancient Rus. Moscow, 1980./Vzdornov G.I. Iskusstvo knigi v Drevney Rusi. M., 1980. Short description: The Art of the Book in Ancient Rus. Manuscript books of North-Eastern Rus from the 12th to the beginning of the 15th centuries -M.: Art, 1980.-551 p., Illustration case. Large format 320x240 mm. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUbd-45ed1f640031e239‎