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A History of Book Illustration: Twenty-Nine Points of View
Contributor(s): Katz, Bill (Author)

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 ISBN: 0810827425     ISBN-13: 9780810827424
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
OUR PRICE: $190.05  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: January 1995
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Annotation: This collection of scholarly articles traces the history of book illustration from its first notion in cave art to the early 20th century.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General
- Design | Graphic Arts - General
Dewey: 741.640
LCCN: 93047581
Series: History of the Book
Physical Information: 1.72" H x 6.4" W x 8.98" L (2.10 lbs) 704 pages
Features: Annotated, Bibliography, Illustrated
Review Citations: Library Journal 12/01/1994 pg. 88
 
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Publisher Description:
This collection of scholarly articles traces the history of book illustration from its first notion in cave art to the early 20th century. It is arranged chronologically with the first section covering the beginning of illustration; the second moves from the illuminated manuscript to the advent of printing; the third and fourth takes the reader from the earliest woodcut illustrations to the beginning of the 20th century; and the final part is concerned with children's books. An annotated bibliography follows which will lead the reader to additional delights and discoveries. The contributors are distinguished art historians as well as well known anthropologists, members of Classics and English departments, librarians, historians, and educators. The contributions have been chosen to cover areas, points, or ideas not generally covered in the basic histories of illustration. Other criteria for inclusion have been the readable style of the author, offering of new insights into the subject, and current reporting on the field. All the articles chosen are in English. Black and white illustrations are provided to support the authors' presentations.
 
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