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Lasting Impressions : The Grolier Club Library by J. Fernando Peña and Eric Holzenberg (2004, Hardcover)

Three years after the founding of the Grolier Club in 1884, the club's Library Committee was established with a mission "to gather together for the use of the members all the standard bibliographical works, as well as books relating to the art of printing." During the ensuing 117 years, the club's library rapidly expanded from a 300-volume collection to become today's preeminent research library on the history of books and printing. Lasting Impressions opens the doors to this bibliographic treasure trove with a fascinating survey of the books and prints held in the Grolier Club Library. This vibrantly illustrated catalogue documents the extensive book collection of America's oldest and most exclusive society for bibliophiles. The catalogue examines in detail some of the Grolier Club's most striking and significant works, organizing them under chapters such as typography, book illustration, and writing. Eric Holzenberg, director and librarian of the Grolier Club, presents a skillful analysis of the books and their features and offers an engaging account of the history of bookmaking. Whether you are a curious observer or a dedicated bibliophile, Lasting Impressions will be an invaluable resource on the richest collection of rare books in America.

Book Title
Lasting Impressions : the Grolier Club Library
Author
Eric Holzenberg, J. Fernando Peña
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Book, General, Graphic Arts / Typography, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Art
Number of Pages
205 Pages

Lc Classification Number
Z1008.G886l37 2004
Preface by
Helfand, William
Reviews
Whether you are a curious observer or a dedicated bibliophile, Lasting Impressions will be an invaluable resource on one of America's richest collections of books about books.
Table of Content
PREFACE by William Helfand INTRODUCTION & HISTORY OF THE GROLIER CLUB LIBRARY by Eric Holzenberg CATALOGUE BIBLIOGRAPHY GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY LIBERTY OF THE PRESS BOOKSELLING BOOK AUCTIONS INSTITUTIONAL LIBRARIES PRIVATE LIBRARIES THE BOOK BIBLIOPIHLY. BIBLIOMANIA SPECIAL FORMS OF BOOKS WRITING ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS CALLIGRAPHY TYPOGRAPHY HISTORY PRINTERS, TYPEFOUNDERS & DESIGNERS PRINTERS MEDALS EXAMPLES OF TYPOGRAPHY PRACTICAL TYPOGRAPHY SPECIMEN BOOKS PAPER PRESSES & MACHINES OTHER PROCESSES FOR PRINTING THE ALPHABET BOOK ILLUSTRATION PROCESSES EXAMPLES OF ILLUSTRATION BOOKBINDING BOOKBINDERS EXAMPLES OF BINDING PRACTICAL BOOKBINDING BOOK-PLATES & OTHER MARKS OF OWNERSHIP BOOK-PLATES SUPRA LIBROS. ARMORIAL STAMPS INDEX
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2020-475260

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