King Penguin K31. Penguin 1st Edition, published 1947.
In this delightful, informative little book, Philip James gives an overview of the history and methods of illustration in books. It covers the copying of the original artists work onto wood, metal or stone and leads up to the use of photography in the reproduction of images. The text is accompanied by illustrative examples from a wide number of sources and includes some full-colour plates at the end.
Author: Philip James
Contents: 36 plates, 8 in colour; 14 black-and-white illustrations in text
Cover Design: by William Grimmon
Editor: N. B. L. Pevsner
Pages: 72pp. + 16pp
Condition grading: Very Good. Minor wear to bottom of spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
King Penguin K31. Penguin 1st Edition, published 1947.
In this delightful, informative little book, Philip James gives an overview of the history and methods of illustration in books. It covers the copying of the original artists work onto wood, metal or stone and leads up to the use of photography in the reproduction of images. The text is accompanied by illustrative examples from a wide number of sources and includes some full-colour plates at the end.
Author: Philip James
Contents: 36 plates, 8 in colour; 14 black-and-white illustrations in text
Cover Design: by William Grimmon
Editor: N. B. L. Pevsner
Pages: 72pp. + 16pp
Condition grading: Very Good. Minor wear to bottom of spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
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