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The Printed Book

Its History, Illustration and Adornment. From the Days of Gutenberg to the Present Time

by Henri Bouchot ...

Translated by E. C. Bigmore ...

In "The Printed Book," Henri Bouchot offers a meticulous examination of the evolution and significance of printed literature from its inception to its contemporary relevance. Bouchot'Äôs scholarly prose is infused with a rich historical context, analyzing the technological advancements in printing, the aesthetic qualities of book design, and the cultural shifts that these developments instigated. ... Read more

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In "The Printed Book," Henri Bouchot offers a meticulous examination of the evolution and significance of printed literature from its inception to its contemporary relevance. Bouchot'Äôs scholarly prose is infused with a rich historical context, analyzing the technological advancements in printing, the aesthetic qualities of book design, and the cultural shifts that these developments instigated.
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The Printed Book

Its History, Illustration and Adornment, from the Days of Gutenberg to the Present Time

by Henri Bouchot, Edward C. Bigmore, Translator ...

The Printed BookIts History, Illustration and Adornment, from the Days of Gutenberg to the Present TimeThis edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and IndexCONTENTSCHAPTER I.14.. TO 1462Origin of the Book—Engravers in relief—The St. Christopher of 1423—Origin of the Xylographs—The Xylographs, Donatus, and Speculum—The Laurent Coster legend—From block books to movable ... Read more

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The Printed BookIts History, Illustration and Adornment, from the Days of Gutenberg to the Present TimeThis edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and IndexCONTENTSCHAPTER I.14.. TO 1462Origin of the Book—Engravers in relief—The St. Christopher of 1423—Origin of the Xylographs—The Xylographs, Donatus, and Speculum—The Laurent Coster legend—From block books to movable
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The Printed Book, Its History, Illustration, And Adornment

by Henri Bouchot ...

The Printed Book, Its History, Illustration, And Adornment by Henri Bouchot. ... Read more

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Jacques-Louis David

Paintings and Drawings

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Series series My Pocket Gallery
Jacques-Louis David was an influential French painter in the Neoclassical style, considered to be the greatest painter of the era. In the 1780s his rational brand of history painting marked a change in taste away from Rococo frivolity toward a classical strictness, heightened feeling chiming with the moral climate of the final years of the Ancien Régime. He later became an supporter of the French ... Read more

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Jacques-Louis David was an influential French painter in the Neoclassical style, considered to be the greatest painter of the era. In the 1780s his rational brand of history painting marked a change in taste away from Rococo frivolity toward a classical strictness, heightened feeling chiming with the moral climate of the final years of the Ancien Régime. He later became an supporter of the French
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A History of Paris

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The mediæval scribe in the fulness of a divinely-revealed cosmogony is wont to begin his story at the creation of the world or at the confusion of tongues, to trace the building of Troy by the descendants of Japheth, and the foundation of his own native city by one of the Trojan princes made a fugitive in Europe by proud Ilion's fall. Such, he was very sure, was the origin of Padua, founded by ... Read more

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The mediæval scribe in the fulness of a divinely-revealed cosmogony is wont to begin his story at the creation of the world or at the confusion of tongues, to trace the building of Troy by the descendants of Japheth, and the foundation of his own native city by one of the Trojan princes made a fugitive in Europe by proud Ilion's fall. Such, he was very sure, was the origin of Padua, founded by
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The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England: Mémoires d'outre-tombe (Complete)

by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand & Alexander Teixeira de Mattos ...

As it is not possible for me to foresee the moment of my end; as at my age the days accorded to man are but days of grace, or rather of reprieve, I propose, lest I be taken by surprise, to make an explanation touching a work with which I intend to cheat the tedium of those last forlorn hours which we neither desire, nor know how to employ. The Memoirs prefaced by these lines embrace and will ... Read more

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As it is not possible for me to foresee the moment of my end; as at my age the days accorded to man are but days of grace, or rather of reprieve, I propose, lest I be taken by surprise, to make an explanation touching a work with which I intend to cheat the tedium of those last forlorn hours which we neither desire, nor know how to employ. The Memoirs prefaced by these lines embrace and will
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A Treatise on Wood Engraving: Historical and Practical

by Henry G. Bohn, William Andrew Chatto & John Jackson ...

The former edition of this History of Wood Engraving having become extremely scarce and commercially valuable, the publisher was glad to obtain the copyright and wood-blocks from Mr. Mason Jackson, son of the late Mr. Jackson, original proprietor of the work, with the view of reprinting it. It will be seen by the two distinct prefaces which accompanied the former edition, and are here reprinted, ... Read more

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The former edition of this History of Wood Engraving having become extremely scarce and commercially valuable, the publisher was glad to obtain the copyright and wood-blocks from Mr. Mason Jackson, son of the late Mr. Jackson, original proprietor of the work, with the view of reprinting it. It will be seen by the two distinct prefaces which accompanied the former edition, and are here reprinted,
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The Care of Books

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When engaged in editing and completing The Architectural History of the University and Colleges of Cambridge, I devoted much time and attention to the essay called The Library. The subject was entirely new; and the more I looked into it, the more convinced did I become that it would well repay fuller investigation than was then possible. For instance, I felt certain that the Customs affecting ... Read more

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When engaged in editing and completing The Architectural History of the University and Colleges of Cambridge, I devoted much time and attention to the essay called The Library. The subject was entirely new; and the more I looked into it, the more convinced did I become that it would well repay fuller investigation than was then possible. For instance, I felt certain that the Customs affecting
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Candide

by Voltaire ...

Series series Starbooks Classics Collection
Candide, ou l'Optimisme is a French satire first published in 1759 by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. The novella has been widely translated, with English versions titled Candide: or, All for the Best (1759); Candide: or, The Optimist (1762); and Candide: or, Optimism (1947). It begins with a young man, Candide, who is living a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and being ... Read more

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Candide, ou l'Optimisme is a French satire first published in 1759 by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. The novella has been widely translated, with English versions titled Candide: or, All for the Best (1759); Candide: or, The Optimist (1762); and Candide: or, Optimism (1947). It begins with a young man, Candide, who is living a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and being
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The Great Book-Collectors

Enriched edition. Exploring the Passionate World of Bibliophiles and Rare Literary Treasures

by Mary Augusta Elton, Charles Isaac Elton, Arden Whitlowe ...

In 'The Great Book-Collectors,' the Eltons curate an enlightening journey through the intricate world of bibliophilia. This anthology delves into the fervent passion for book collecting, spanning from ancient civilizations to more modern times. The collection is a testament to the transformative power of literature, offering an exquisite array of historical narratives, cultural reflections, and ... Read more

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In 'The Great Book-Collectors,' the Eltons curate an enlightening journey through the intricate world of bibliophilia. This anthology delves into the fervent passion for book collecting, spanning from ancient civilizations to more modern times. The collection is a testament to the transformative power of literature, offering an exquisite array of historical narratives, cultural reflections, and
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The Borgias

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A masterpiece from Dumas' Celebrated Crime Series. Based on actual historical facts, it entertains with its fast-paced plot and vivid narrative. Engrossing! ... Read more

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A masterpiece from Dumas' Celebrated Crime Series. Based on actual historical facts, it entertains with its fast-paced plot and vivid narrative. Engrossing!
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The Age of Louis XIV

The Story of Civilization, Volume VIII

by Will Durant, Ariel Durant ...

Series series The Story of Civilization
The Story of Civilization, Volume VIII: A history of European civilization in the period of Pascal, Moliere, Cromwell, Milton, Peter the Great, Newton, and Spinoza: 1648-1715. This is the eighth volume of the Pulitzer Prize-winning series. ... Read more

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The Story of Civilization, Volume VIII: A history of European civilization in the period of Pascal, Moliere, Cromwell, Milton, Peter the Great, Newton, and Spinoza: 1648-1715. This is the eighth volume of the Pulitzer Prize-winning series.
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