The Art of the Illustrated Book

Bryant, Julius

£45.00

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. This title follows 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.

Out of stock

Publish Date: 03/11/2022
ISBN: 9780500480694 Category: Tag:

Description

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.

This is the story of the illustrated book, from the earliest printed examples to the present day, told through the collections of the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London – a library that was created to bring together examples of superlative book-making on almost every subject.

Gathered here are some of the most influential, compelling and striking examples of the illustrated book, arranged thematically in chapters devoted to subjects such as art, literature, religion, architecture, natural history, fashion, and shopping. Brimming with innovative and beautiful examples, ranging from well-known titles, such as Owen Jones’s Grammar of Ornament and James Audubon’s Birds of America, to other wonderful but less familiar publications, this collection offers a fascinating overview of some of the finest illustrated books ever created – demonstrating their enduring appeal.

Additional information

Weight 2560 g
Dimensions 300 × 235 × 34 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

288

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

741.64 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K