Kelly, Jerry GOTTHARD DE BEAUCLAIR: ART AND LITERATURE THROUGH TYPOGRAPHY AND DESIGN
With an Introduction by Hermann Zapf New York The Typophiles 2006 6 x 9 inches paperback 48 pages Born in 1907, Gotthard de Beauclair spent most of his life learning about calligraphy, printing, typography, and book design. With his expertise and skillful technique, he produced some of the finest examples of limited edition books. Even now, his work stands as a model for superior bookmaking.
This catalogue includes an Introduction by Hermann Zapf and a brief history of de Beauclair's work as a student, typographer, designer, and bookmaker. It lists his endeavors at the Insel Verlag, the Stempel Typefoundry, various publishers, the Trajanus Presse, and others. A section of illustrations is also included. The book was set in Aldus, a typeface designed by Hermann Zapf (Gotthard de Beauclair was also instrumental in the font's conception).
While the leading book designer in Gernmany, Beauclair is not as well known in the United States. Many presses in Germany and around the world have given up the tradition of printing from metal type by letterpress. Run now as industrial companies, publishing companies are often merged focusing on mass production over quality. This book brings to light the typographic work used in Beauclair's exceptional publications in hopes of demonstrating that fine editions can still be produced today in exquisite detail, even despite the ever-growing technologies. Price: $ 20.00
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Order nr. 108921
(Papermaking) Kopylov, Christiane F. PAPIERS DORÉS D'ALLEMAGNE AU SIÈCLE DES LUMIÈRES SUIVIS DE QUELQUES AUTRES PAPIERS DÉCORÉS (BILDERBOGEN, KATTUNPAPIERE & HERRENHUTPAPIERE) 1680-1830.
(Verona La Maison Bortolazzi 2012) square 8vo. decorated paper-covered boards 434, (12) pages Text in French. Limited to 999 copies. The art of paper making for books and brochures in Germany between 1680 and 1830. Table of contents. Introduction by the author. Acknowledgments. Sections on gilt paper (including varnished, embossed and plates), and papers colored by the patron. Full color illustrations. Bibliography and photographic credits. A major new book on this subject. Prospectus laid in. Price: $ 250.00
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Order nr. 115804
(Steiner-Prag, Hugo) Schlegel, Irene HUGO STEINER-PRAG, SEIN LEBEN FUR DAS SCHONE BUCH.
Memmingen Edition Curt Visel (1995) small 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 227, (3) pages. First edition. A new study of the work of this designer and illustrator. Steiner-Prag illustrated a number of the books for the Limited Editions Club in America and established a design school in New York upon his emigration to the United States in 1945. Illustrated. Price: $ 50.00
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Order nr. 43104
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