A matter of size : miniature bindings and texts from the collection of Patricia J. Pistner / curated by Patricia J. Pistner and Jan Storm van Leeuwen, edited by George Ong.
"Catalogue published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Grolier Club, March 5-May 19, 2019" -- Title page verso. "Set in Arno and Fakt by Tina Henderson. 600 copies printed on GardaPat Kiara paper by Trifolio SRL in Verona, Italy. Photography by Tom Grill. Design by Rebecca Sylvers, production by Claire Bidwell / Miko McGinty Inc." -- Colophon. Includes half-title page. Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-425) and indexes.
Contents:
Indexes. The Pistner collection of miniature bindings and texts: an appreciation / Todd Pattison -- Some observations on miniature almanac bindings / Jan Storm van Leeuwen -- The age of publishers' bindings: decoration for all / Todd Pattison -- Catalogue. I. The ancient world -- II. Manuscripts -- III. A look inside: printing in miniature -- IV. The unusual -- V. Western bindings -- VI. Modern design bindings -- VII. Artists' books -- VIII. Publishers' and trade bindings -- IX. Little libraries -- Appendices -- References cited -- Selected bibliography -- Notes on contributors -- Indexes.
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