Building the book from the ancient world to the present day : how manuscript, printed, and digital texts are made / Barbara Heritage, Ruth-Ellen St. Onge ; illustrated from the teaching collections of Rare Book School at the University of Virginia.
Foreword by Terry Belanger. "Designed by Cathleen A. Baker"--Title page verso. "Exhibition held at The Grolier Club: Building the Book from the Ancient World to the Present Day: Five Decades of Rare Book School & the Book Arts Press, 28 September to 23 September 2022"--Title page verso. Includes glossary (pages 265-279). Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-297) and index.
Summary:
'Building the Book from the Ancient World to the Present Day' offers a carefully curated overview of how books have been produced throughout history and across various regions of the globe. This richly illustrated volume walks readers through the unique collections of Rare Book School at the University of Virginia. Founded by MacArthur Fellow Terry Belanger, this international institute brings together leading curators, librarians, book historians, curators, and collectors from around the world to teach and learn about books as physical objects. See through their eyes how the book is made, step by step, from substrate to letterform, from printing to binding--and how technological innovations, such as the invention of paper or printing with metal type, developed in various societies. This volume will prove instructive for cultural heritage professionals and general booklovers alike.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.