This is a detailed history of the Doves Bindery, which in the 30 years of its existence produced some of the finest bookbindings ever conceived. The text is supported by many appendices, including a discussion of fake bindings, and a complete catalogue of books produced is provided.

The Doves Bindery

Computers & Technology

Tidcombe, Marianne

Graphics & Design

Oak Knoll Books

PROVENANCE RESEARCH In BOOK HISTORY. A Handbook.

Arts & Photography

Pearson, David

History & Criticism

Limited to 215 numbered copies; this copy is not numbered and has the following written in pencil on the colophon by Henry Morris "Binder's sample 4/3/90." Berger B36 . Indeed, the cloth spine is much wider in this copy than in the final binding version. Set in Perpetua and printed letterpress on Johannot mould-made paper by Henry Morris at the Bird & Bull Press. Italian block-printed papers were the start of the collection of decorated papers that Tanya Schmoller, and her husband Hans, gathered for over twenty years. The use of woodblocks to transfer designs to cloth and paper can be traced back in Europe to the fourteenth century. In the region of what is now Italy, there were several firms supplying these colorful papers, the most prominent being the firm of Remondini which was established in 1650. This work traces the history of the Remondini enterprise and also that of Giuseppe Rizzi who took over the Remondini woodblocks after 1861. It examines the sales techniques and production methods of these two firms and contains actual specimens of Rizzi decorated paper. Today such samples are rarely found and they are usually very expensive. The illustrations include a three-color facsimile of a Remondini woodblock and a fold-out reproduction of a decree authorizing the sale of gilt paper. There are also four pages of genuine Rizzi paper samples. 55, 5 pages. cloth-backed, patterned paper in facsimile of an original Remondini pattern specially executed by Henry Morris , leather spine label.. 8vo..

Remondini & Rizzi: A Chapter in Italian Decorated Paper History

History

Europe

<p>Reprint of the second, revised edition. Discover 1,600 classical as well as bizarre typefaces in one of the most massive tributes to the history of printing and metal types. This edition of American Metal Typefaces of the Twentieth Century contains 300 more typefaces in a clean, attractive format. This well-organized work captures the rapidly disappearing traditions and legacy that metal-type printing has left behind. Much of this information has been lost by the passage of time, and its preservation in this book is essential for anyone studying typefaces, typography, and its history. Structured by alphabetically-listed type families, these typefaces and their variant forms are shown in full alphabets - upper and lower case with numerals and punctuation. The specimens themselves are cleanly reproduced from metal types for maximum clarity. The text is detailed and informative, not only identifying the designer, foundry, and date of issue but also the range of sizes and closely similar designs by other founders. The history, aims, and purpose behind many of these typefaces are also described, along with production problems encountered and individual characteristics. Additional information includes extensive appendices listing common pseudonyms, popular imports, and antique faces, plus American Typefounders, Monotype, and Ludlow series numbers. The indexes provide easy access to typeface names as well as names of designers, punch cutters, matrix engravers, and other tradesman. The history of metal types and printing, now forever preserved, has long affected the spread of human civilization. Oak Knoll Press is proud to offer this work to generations of graphic designers, typographers, printing and graphic arts enthusiasts all over the world.</p>

American Metal Typefaces of the Twentieth Century, 2nd Revised Edition

McGrew, Mac

Graphic Design

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