By its cover : a history of the American book cover / Ned Drew, Paul Sternberger.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : London : Princeton Architectural ; Hi Marketing [distributor], 2005Description: 176 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN: 9781568984971 (pbk.) :; 1568984979 (pbk.) :Subject(s): Book covers -- United States -- HistoryDDC classification: 741.6'4'0973'09 Summary: 'By Its Cover' traces the story of the American book cover from its inception as a means of utilitarian protection for the book to its current status as an elaborately produced form of communication art. The authors intertwine the story of American graphic design and literature and feature the work of significant designers.Item type | Current library | Home library | Shelving location | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reservations | |
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Book | Paul Hamlyn Library | Paul Hamlyn Library | Floor 3 | 741.640973 DRE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 06227317 |
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'By Its Cover' traces the story of the American book cover from its inception as a means of utilitarian protection for the book to its current status as an elaborately produced form of communication art. The authors intertwine the story of American graphic design and literature and feature the work of significant designers.
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