A century for the century : fine printed books from 1900 to 1999 / by Martin Hutner and Jerry Kelly
2004, Revised Edition. Jaffrey, N. H. : David R. Godine, Publisher. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 110 pages; Description: lxii, 110 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-106) and indexes. Subjects: Fine books --Europe --Bibliography --Exhibitions --United States --Private press books --Private press books. Summary: For A 1999 exhibition at New York's Grolier Club, Martin Hutner and Jerry Kelly selected one outstanding book from every year of the last century. This revised and expanded edition of the popular exhibition catalogue contains illustrations of each book printed in fine-line duotone and color, along with expanded captions. In two spirited and informative prefatory essays, Hutner and Kelly provide convincing defenses of their choices while treating the reader to a tour of the last century's outstanding American and European books and book makers. An essential edition to any bibliophile's library. Item #277292
ISBN: 1567922201
Price: €18.95