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9780520061385
The Kelmscott Press: A History of William Morris's Typographical Adventure
by William S. Peterson
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- Comments: Primarily serving as a reading copy, this edition prioritizes content accessibility over aesthetic perfection. A reading copy is intended for those who value the story and information within more than the physical condition of the book itself. This practical focus makes it an ideal choice for students, researchers, and casual readers who seek to engage deeply with the text without concern for collectible value. The absence of an access code or CD further emphasizes this edition's role as a straightforward r
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- ISBN-13: 9780520061385
- ISBN: 0520061381
- Edition: 0
- Publication Date: 1991
- Publisher: University of California Press
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From a quantitative point of view the achievement of the Kelmscott Press may not seem impressive: between 1891 and 1898 it produced fifty-two books and a set of specimen pages for another book. Yet each was remarkably beautiful. Designed by William Morris, printed on hand-presses, ornamented with initials and borders by Morris, and illustrated often by Edward Burne-Jones, these few Kelmscott Press books are famous everywhere today. Why they have so profoundly affected twentieth-century theories of book design and what cultural significance the founding of the Kelmscott Press played are some of the questions the author considers.William S. Peterson is the author of 'The Kelmscott Press: A History of William Morris's Typographical Adventure', published 1991 under ISBN 9780520061385 and ISBN 0520061381.
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