The Illustrated Dust Jacket: 1920-1970
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The Illustrated Dust Jacket: 1920-1970 by Martin Salisbury
As the beautiful book comes back into vogue, Martin Salisbury delves into the history of the illustrated book jacket, tracing its development across the 20th century through some of the most iconic designs of the era.
'The richest feast for the eye, garnished with sharp learning' - John Sutherland, The Spectator
'Sumptuous … drips with period flavour and shows how false the distinction between fine and applied art can be' - Michael Prodger, New Statesman
'Gorgeous … dust jackets are an underrated art' - The Oldie
'The dust jacket doffed and donned in the 20th century … There is a glorious cast of subjects ripe for rediscovery' - The Art Newspaper
'A delightful, deeply learned anthology' - Literary Review
'Irresistibly nostalgic' - Observer
'A lovely, slightly foxed thing, perfect for Boxing Day' - Sunday Herald
'A beautiful book, about beautiful books' - Caught by the River
'Evocative' - Choice
'A sheer delight' - Yorkshire Post
'Sumptuous … drips with period flavour and shows how false the distinction between fine and applied art can be' - Michael Prodger, New Statesman
'Gorgeous … dust jackets are an underrated art' - The Oldie
'The dust jacket doffed and donned in the 20th century … There is a glorious cast of subjects ripe for rediscovery' - The Art Newspaper
'A delightful, deeply learned anthology' - Literary Review
'Irresistibly nostalgic' - Observer
'A lovely, slightly foxed thing, perfect for Boxing Day' - Sunday Herald
'A beautiful book, about beautiful books' - Caught by the River
'Evocative' - Choice
'A sheer delight' - Yorkshire Post
Martin Salisbury is Professor of Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, where he leads the renowned MA Children's Book Illustration Programme. He has previously chaired the International Jury at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and been a member of the jury at the Global Illustration Awards in China. Mr Salisbury is the author of a number of books on the practice and theory of illustration, which have been published in numerous languages around the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500519134 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500519137 |
| Title | The Illustrated Dust Jacket: 1920-1970 |
| Author | Martin Salisbury |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |