An introduction to the history and techniques of bookbinding that offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated

An introduction to the history and techniques of manuscript illumination that offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes,

An introduction to the history and techniques of writing that offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated with

This new book provides guidance on recognising and dating English bindings of the handpress period. It deals not only with the luxury end of the market (where s

A richly illustrated look at some of the British Library’s most beautiful books from around the world. For centuries across the world, books have been created