A book that introduces the magnificent history and stories of beautiful [paper books] with commentary.
From the illuminated manuscript “Book of Kells,” said to be the most beautiful book in the world, to the medieval illuminated manuscripts of the heyday of hand-colored luxury books, the “beautiful books” defined by William Morris, to gift books of the fin de siècle, and design books from the Art Nouveau and Deco periods.
Category:Japanese Graphic design Book
- Pages:
- 312
- ISBN:
- 9784756247049
- Release Date:
- March, 2016
- Language:
- Japanese
- Publisher:
- PIE International
Author profile
Hiroshi Unno
Born in Tokyo in 1939. Critic and writer. He graduated from Waseda University, Department of Russian Literature.
He works for Heibonsha. He became independent after working as the editor-in-chief of “Sun”. He writes in a wide range of fields including art, film, music, literature, urban theory and fashion. He has written many books.
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FAIRY TALE ILLUSTRATIONS IN BLACK AND WHITE: Masterpiece Collection From The Golden Age¥3,520
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