Eloquent Witnesses.Eloquent Witnesses Mirjam M. Foot Oak Knoll Oak Knoll may refer to:
310 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720-5038 0712348271 (The British Library); 1-800-996-2556 www.amazon.com 1584561173 (Oak Knoll Press), $65.00 www.oakknoll.com An impressive joint publishing project of the Bibliographical Society, The British Library, and Oak Knoll Press, Eloquent Witnesses: Bookbindings And Their History is a compilation of essays knowledgably edited by Mirjam M. Foot and "must" reading for all dedicated bibliophiles. A scattering of black-and-white illustrations and photographs and text printed on high-quality paper enhance this in-depth study connecting minute aspects of bookbinding bookbinding. The art and business of bookbinding began with the protection of parchment manuscripts with boards. Papyrus had originally been produced in rolls, but sheets of parchment came to be folded and fastened together with sewing by the 2d cent. A.D. history, including tool design, manufacture and supply, the relationship of the bookbinder book·bind·ing n. The art, trade, or profession of binding books. book  bind to the rest of the book trade and much more. A scholarly treasure that explories the nuts and bolts nuts and boltspl.n. Slang The basic working components or practical aspects: "[proposing] of bookbinding through the ages in minute detail. |
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