Alfred W Pollard
1) Fine Books
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This 1912 history of bookmaking surveys the publishing trade from its beginnings, covering block-books, the invention and development of printing, early illustrated books, printing in England, woodcut and engraved illustrations, modern fine printing, and collecting. Pollard argues that modern books are not fine books, and are "handicapped" by their method of production.
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"Early Illustrated Books" is a historical treatise of the art of book illustration. The production of illustrated books dates back to the earliest days of bookbinding. Medieval illuminated manuscripts were commissioned by the rich, and drawn by religious scribes. Perhaps the most important tradition of medieval art in regard to the development of picture books is the Poor Man's Bible, which sought to make illustrations of important Biblical events...
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An engrossing survey of early "picture books," or illustrated books, these collected works examine the art of using illustrations to tell a story as well as discuss a range of other "bookish" subjects, such as illustrated bibles and printers' marks-resulting in a charming portrait of the early days of bookmaking.
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The Romance of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is an abridged narrative from Malory's classic text, Morte D'Arthur, edited by Alfred W. Pollard. Le Morte d'Arthur is a compilation by Sir Thomas Malory of traditional tales about the legendary King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. First published in 1485, The Romance of King Arthur is now one of the best-known works of Arthurian literature; and is here...
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This 1902 volume contains biographical essays on a number of notable English bibliophiles, including Sir Thomas Smith (1513-1577), John Lord Lumley (1533-1609), Frederic North-Earl of Guilford (1766-1827), and William Morris (1834-1896), among other men-ranging from bishops to astrologers and poets. It was called "the best attempt at a history of English books collectors that has yet been compiled."