Children's Book Covers by Alan Powers

Children's Book Covers by Alan Powers

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Summary

Structured chronologically, this text charts over 100 years in children's book covers and jackets, dating back to the 18th century. It should be of interest to collectors, design enthusiasts and lovers of children's literature, and contains colour images of over 400 books.

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Children's Book Covers by Alan Powers

Structured chronologically, this text charts over 100 years in children's book covers and jackets, dating back to the 18th century. It should be of interest to collectors, design enthusiasts and lovers of children's literature, and contains colour images of over 400 books.
Alan Powers, the General Editor of this revised edition, is Senior Lecturer at the University of Greenwich School of Architecture and Landscape, London. He has published several books and monographs on English architecture, interiors and decorative arts including Modern: The Modern Movement in Britain and the bestselling Living with Books (also Mitchell Beazley) which was translated in 6 languages. He is a regular contributor to Country Life, Grand Designs magazine and The Spectator.
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ISBN 13 9781840006933
ISBN 10 1840006935
Title Children's Book Covers
Author Alan Powers
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2003-09-18
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.