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B3078. American Watermarks 1690-1835
American Watermarks 1690-1835 by Thomas L. Gravell, George Miller, Elizabeth A. Walsh. 2002. Enlarged 2nd edition . 363pp. 8.75"x11.25". Hardcover $85.00
ON SALE
This enlarged edition adds 300 new watermarks to over the 700 in the first edition. The watermarks include a beaver, birds, eagles in many forms, crowns, an anchor or two, stars, wheat, and the initials or name of the paper mill. In all, 1,057 watermarks have now been computer enhanced and triple-indexed for better identification and includes. For those dealing with undated early American historical documents and autographs, the book is invaluable. Those interested in watermarks and handmade paper will be fascinated by the variety and the number of mills. All photos in b&w.
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B2935. By His Own Labor
By His Own Labor: The Biography of Dard Hunter
By Cathleen A Baker. 2000. 360pp. 7.75"x11.25". Hardcover $49.95 SALE QUANTITES LIMITED
Hunter is best known for his pioneering study of hand papermaking throughout the world. This eloquent, poignant, and intelligent work captures the essence of Hunter, his world, and his vision. Illustrated with 76 pages of color and
b&w photos.
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B2924. Century for the Century
Century for the Century: Fine Printed Books 1900-1999
By Martin Hunter and Jerry Kelly. 2004. 110 pp. 9.25"x12". Hardcover. Retail Price $45.00. SALE
Hunter and Kelly have selected the 100 greatest books printed in the 20th century with many from the USA, but also with ones from Western Europe. They provide brief essays with Hunter on the first half of the century, Kelly on the second half. Each book is discussed and a representative page of each is shown. A wonderful volume designed by Kelly.
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B2834. New Directions in Altered Books/Cyr
New Directions in Altered Books
By Gabe Cyr. 2006. 128pp. 8.5" x 11". Hardcover $19.95. SALE
The first 43 pages present history, tools, materials and techniques for altered books. The rest of the book is projects and wonderful gallery pages. The work of a variety of artists is highlighted. The selection is broad and varied. It tends to the artist's book influence rather than the stamp, sticker, embellished mode.
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B3074. Rare Books / Stephen H. Van Dyk
Rare Books by Stephen H. Van Dyk. 2001. 112pp. 8.5"x8.5". Paper. List $19.95
This book combines a love of the design of objects with the love of books. It presents more than 100 illustrated printed design books from the 16th to the 20th centuries. These include “patterns for inspiration” such as early natural history books, design instructional manuals, and books that document design.The last section is books that celebrate the book itself: pop-ups, limited editions, as well as decorative and fine bindings. The books are drawn from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Library.
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B2798. Visual Chronicles/Woods & Dinino
Visual Chronicles: The No-Fear Guide to Creating Art Journals, Creative Manifestos and Altered Books
By Linda Woods and Karen Dinino. 2006. 128pp. 9"x9". Paper. Retail Price $22.99.
With practical advice, humorous insight, and inspiring projects this book will encourage you to chronicle your thoughts and life with painting, sketching, stamping, collaging, and writing. It includes time saving tricks,
clever prompts for writing and journaling, composition secrets, and step-by-step projects you can personalize to make visual journaling part of your routine. Each chapter starts by debunking a journaling myth, such as "I am not artistic."
While these are new copies, they may show a little shelf wear on the covers.
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