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Twentieth Century Book, Its Illustration and Design, Studio Vista/Reinhold, 1967

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by John Lewis

‘The Twentieth Century Book is written and designed for readers who care about books, for book collectors and lovers of good illustration.It will be of immense value to librarians as a reference work and cannot fail to stimulate typographers, designers, illustrators, publishers and printers. Over 460 magnificent and wide ranging illustrations, of which 28 are in full color and may more in two colors, supplement the knowledgeable and lively text. ‘

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  • Format: Book
  • Year: 1967
  • Client/Publisher: Studio Vista/Reinhold
  • Size: 230mm x 300mm

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Twentieth Century Book, Its Illustration and Design, Studio Vista/Reinhold, 1967
Twentieth Century Book, Its Illustration and Design, Studio Vista/Reinhold, 1967

 

Twentieth Century Book, Its Illustration and Design, Studio Vista/Reinhold, 1967
Twentieth Century Book, Its Illustration and Design, Studio Vista/Reinhold, 1967

 

Twentieth Century Book, Its Illustration and Design, Studio Vista/Reinhold, 1967
Twentieth Century Book, Its Illustration and Design, Studio Vista/Reinhold, 1967

 

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