{ "item_title" : "The Book", "item_author" : [" Henri Bouchot", "H. Grevel "], "item_description" : "The Book: Its Printers, Illustrators And Binders; From Gutenberg To The Present Time by Henri Bouchot is a comprehensive account of the history of book printing, illustration, and binding from the time of Gutenberg to the present day. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a specific aspect of the book-making process. The first part of the book covers the history of book printing, from the invention of movable type by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century to the modern printing techniques of the 20th century. Bouchot discusses the development of printing technology, the different types of printing presses, and the evolution of typography and book design.The second part of the book focuses on the history of book illustration, from the early woodcuts and engravings to the modern techniques of lithography and photography. Bouchot discusses the different types of illustration techniques used throughout history, and how they have influenced the design and content of books.The third part of the book covers the history of bookbinding, from the early manuscript bindings to the modern techniques of mass production. Bouchot discusses the different types of binding techniques used throughout history, and how they have evolved to meet the changing needs of the book industry.Throughout the book, Bouchot provides numerous examples and illustrations to demonstrate the different techniques and styles used throughout history. He also discusses the social and cultural impact of the book, and how it has influenced the development of art, literature, and technology. Overall, The Book: Its Printers, Illustrators And Binders; From Gutenberg To The Present Time is a comprehensive and informative account of the history of the book, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of printing, illustration, and bookbinding.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/324/525/1163245259_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "35.95", "online_price" : "35.95", "our_price" : "35.95", "club_price" : "35.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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