Fine Books

Name: Fine Books
Author: Alfred W. Pollard

By Alfred W. Pollard

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A scholarly survey traces the development of printing and book illustration from early block-books and incunabula through subsequent techniques, combining technical explanation, examples of woodcut and engraved work, and practical guidance for collectors. It examines processes, stylistic and regional variations, the rise of modern fine printing, and the role of bibliographical scholarship, and it is illustrated with plates and supported by a bibliography and index. The author outlines collecting practice and notes limits to the survey where later illustrated productions fall beyond the book's scope.

About the Author

Alfred W. Pollard

Alfred W. Pollard was a notable English bibliographer and book historian, recognized for his contributions to the study of early printed books and book illustration. His works often explore the intersection of literature and visual art, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries. Among his key publications are "Early Illustrated Books: A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries," which delves into the artistic aspects of book production during the Renaissance, and "An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations," where he examines the significance of colophons in the history of publishing. Pollard's scholarship has left a lasting impact on the field of bibliology.