The ideal book or book beautiful : A tract on calligraphy printing and…
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"The Ideal Book or Book Beautiful: A Tract on Calligraphy Printing and Illustration & on the Book Beautiful as a Whole" by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson is a theoretical exploration of the essence of beautifully crafted books, written in the early 20th century. This artistic and critical essay can be classified as a treatise that delves into the elements that constitute a 'Book Beautiful', emphasizing the significance of calligraphy, typography, and illustration while
arguing for the harmonious integration of these elements in book design. In this work, Cobden-Sanderson argues that the beauty of a book arises from its various components—literary content, writing, printing, illustrations, and binding—and their collective interaction. He reflects on the historical progression of calligraphy and prints, suggesting that while individuality in artistic expression is vital, it mustn't overshadow the unified purpose of the book. The author stresses the responsibility of artists and craftsmen to collaborate under a common vision, creating a composite whole that serves to elevate the core message or idea of the book itself. Ultimately, he presents the ideal book as a profound artistic achievement, a seamless blend of all artistic forms that resonates with the beauty of life itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cobden-Sanderson, T. J. (Thomas James), 1840-1922 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18010927 |
| Title | The ideal book or book beautiful : A tract on calligraphy printing and illustration & on the book beautiful as a whole |
| Original Publication | Hammersmith: The Doves Press, 1900. |
| Credits | Terry Jeffress and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Printing |
| Subject | Book design |
| Subject | Calligraphy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72320 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72320-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 521 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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