The 20th century book: its illustration and design / John Lewis

London: Herbert Press, 1984. 2nd edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 271p chiefly ill(some col.) 30cmNotes: Previous ed.: published as The twentieth century book. London: Studio Vista, 1967. Includes index. Contents: Art nouveau or private press historian -- The new typography in Germany and France and the English renaissance in printing -- The influence of the French editions de luxe on commercial book production in England and America -- The effect of German impressionism and expressionism on book illustration -- English and American traditions in illustration -- The wood engraving revival in England and France -- The illustration and design of children's books -- The paperback explosion and design of the modern book.Subjects: Book design History. Illustrated books 20th century. Book design.Printing History 20th century. Books. Printing.Illustration. Printing History.Genre: History. Illustrated.