The Book: Art and Object - Softcover
S-K 6704. First edition, the paper bound printing. Contains eight articles by Smith including a lengthy one on recent developments in bookbinding art. With 115 illustrationsof bindings, many in color. The appendices contain useful information on the economics of hand bookbinding, and commission agreements for designer bookbinders. 68 pages. stiff paper wrappers.. 4to..
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- PublisherPhilip Smith
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 095014052X
- ISBN 13 9780950140520
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages64
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Publication of 68 pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed, slightly marked and edge worn. The book is complete with all plates as called for. The wrap is made of stiff cardboard. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # 19mn
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Book Description Limited edition of 230 copies. Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm, 68 pp, 115 ills (many colour). Reprints several articles by Philip Smith, a leading figure among British designer bookbinders. Contents: Introduction; Objects of the Society; The Book in progress; Art and Craft - towards an understanding; President's Address at the opening of the Bookbinding Competition 1978; Classical punk and unfamiliar junk; Designing for bookbinders; Recent developments in bookbinding art; Postscript; Appendix 1 - Some notes on the economics of hand-bookbinding; Appendix 2 - Guide on commission agreements; Bibliography and Acknowledgements. Very Good. Seller Inventory # ABE-59497
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Merstham. C Philip Smith. Published by the Author. 1982. First Edition. Soft Covers. Medium 4to 12" x 9½" [30 x 24cm] approx. 65 pp. Illustrated covers with no spine wear and sharp corners. Condition is fine. Profusely illustrated in colour and black and white. Philip Smith is a leading figure among British designer bookbinders. He reports on the main directions that book art is developing; he does not present a theory of bookbinding as such but attempts to fill some of the gaps left in his previous books. the emphasis is on the exterior or overall aspect of the book as a visual and tactile object. The covers will be protected with a new inert archival 100 micron sleeve which is removable. Please contact us if you would like any more information or additional photographs. Postage price quoted outside the UK is for a book up to 1kg using UPS. For books sent within the UK, there will be no extra charge for books up to 2kg which are sent by Royal Mail. Postage quoted in the UK is the actual cost (£3.45). All books are sent in protective packing and custom book box. If your book is intended as a gift, please let us know and we will gift wrap it free of charge with a card and any message. Seller Inventory # 1MAY2023017
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by the author on the contents page. Slight rubbing to edges and corners otherwise in very good condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 006987
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Book Description 30 x 21 cm 68 pp with numerous colour illustrations throughout. Wrappers, very good. Seller Inventory # 17645
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Book Description Limited edition of 230 copies. Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm, 68 pp, 115 ills (many colour). Reprints several articles by Philip Smith, a leading figure among British designer bookbinders. Contents: Introduction; Objects of the Society; The Book in progress; Art and Craft - towards an understanding; President's Address at the opening of the Bookbinding Competition 1978; Classical punk and unfamiliar junk; Designing for bookbinders; Recent developments in bookbinding art; Postscript; Appendix 1 - Some notes on the economics of hand-bookbinding; Appendix 2 - Guide on commission agreements; Bibliography and Acknowledgements. Copy No.65, signed, dated and with the limitation added by the author on the contents page. Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper. Seller Inventory # ABE-43617
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Book Description Limited edition of 230 copies. Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm, 68 pp, 115 ills (many colour). Reprints several articles by Philip Smith, a leading figure among British designer bookbinders. Contents: Introduction; Objects of the Society; The Book in progress; Art and Craft - towards an understanding; President's Address at the opening of the Bookbinding Competition 1978; Classical punk and unfamiliar junk; Designing for bookbinders; Recent developments in bookbinding art; Postscript; Appendix 1 - Some notes on the economics of hand-bookbinding; Appendix 2 - Guide on commission agreements; Bibliography and Acknowledgements. Copy No. 54. Numbered and warmly inscribed in ink by the author to "Mel and Phyllis" [Kavin]. Fine in Fine dustwrapper. Seller Inventory # ABE-35184
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