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The Bone Folder By Ernst Collin, Peter D. Verheyen Jan 2009

The Bone Folder By Ernst Collin, Peter D. Verheyen

Peter D Verheyen

DER PRESSBENGEL/THE BONE FOLDER: A DIALOGUE BETWEEN AN AESTHETICALLY- INCLINED BIBLIOPHILE AND A WELL-VERSED-IN-ALL-ASPECTS-OF-THE- CRAFT BOOKBINDER

By Ernst Collin, translated and introduced by Peter D. Verheyen

Der Pressbengel, by Ernst Collin, was originally published in German in 1922. This is its first translation into English. Conceived as a dialogue between a bibliophile and a master bookbinder on all aspects of the bookbinding craft as well as specific techniques, the text also addresses the conflicts between quality and cost and matters of good taste. An introduction by the translator discusses the historical context of the decline of formal training, a trend …


Falcons And Flowers: Safavid Persian Textile Arts, Carol Bier Jan 1993

Falcons And Flowers: Safavid Persian Textile Arts, Carol Bier

Carol Bier

No abstract provided.


Lonnie Holley's Moves, Judith M. Mcwillie Apr 1992

Lonnie Holley's Moves, Judith M. Mcwillie

Judith M. McWillie

No abstract provided.