Author: Bromer, Anne and Julian I. Edison
Title: Miniature Books: 4,000 Years of Tiny Treasures
Description: New York, Abrams, in association with the Grolier Club, 2007. Hardcover. Orange-and-white boards with color photo-illustration and orange, black and blue lettering; "bronzed" textblock edges; orange and white DJ with orange, black and blue lettering; orange cloth bookmark; 215 pp.; richly illustrated. "[Miniature Books] is the first lavishly illustrated, authoritative book on the delightful subject of books no taller than three inches. A dazzling array of books on subjects ranging from Shakespeare's plays and the Holy Bible to politics and presidents, children's books, the pleasures of life, and more are shown--with few exceptions--at their 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. And there is a section dealing with the papers, printing, and binding of these tiny marvels. The text is lively and accessible, full of great stories and fascinating people. It will appeal 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." -- DJ. VG (Light edgewear/scuffing/smudging to boards; bookmark is slightly worn, but intact; interior is clean; binding is solid.)/VG- (DJ is lightly edgeworn/scuffed/smudged.).

Keywords: Books and Manuscripts and Printing, Miniature Books ; Miniature Books ; ;


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