Miniature books : 4,000 years of tiny treasures / Anne C. Bromer, Julian I. Edison.

Author
Bromer, Anne [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • New York : Abrams in association with the Grolier Club, New York, [2007]
  • ©2007
Description
215 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 x 26 cm

Details

Subject(s)
Publisher
Author
Writer of forward
Writer of preface
Library of Congress genre(s)
Rare books genre
Summary note
"This is the first lavishly illustrated, authoritative book on the delightful subject of books no taller than three inches. Its dazzling array is shown--with few exceptions--at actual size. Here is the prayer book that Anne Boleyn carried to her execution, seen open to its sole illustration, a portrait of Henry VIII. Here also are the world's two smallest books (impossible to be sure which is tinier). There are books studded with gemstones, books that Napoleon carried with him on his campaigns, books illustrated by artists such as Picasso, Miró, and Edward Gorey. One section deals with the papers, printing, and binding of these tiny marvels. Filled with great stories and fascinating people, Miniature books speaks not only to the experienced collector, but also to the one just starting out and to anyone who loves the look and feel of a good book"--Dust jacket.
Notes
  • Forward by Stanley Marcus; preface by Eric Holzenberg.
  • "... accompanies an exhibition at the Grolier Club, from May 15 through July 28, 2007"--Half-title page.
  • Color illustrated lining papers.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-209) and index.
Action note
Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP Shared Collection (HUL)
Contents
  • Illuminated manuscripts
  • The art of the book
  • Drops of heavenly dew
  • Almanacs for daily living
  • The smallest books
  • Books for the young
  • Presidents, politics, and propaganda
  • Life's pleasures
  • Oddities and objects d'art.
Other format(s)
Issued also as a miniature book in 72 mm. format with the same ISBN number.
Place name(s)
United States New York New York
ISBN
  • 081099299X ((hardcover))
  • 9780810992993 ((hardcover))
LCCN
2006019887
OCLC
70232270
RCP
H - S
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