"J. Wayne Jones (photography), Pamela Spitzmueller (drawings)"--Title page verso. "In addition to the text being revised and enlarged, the images of books are in full color; in the 1st and 2nd editions, many are in black and white ... Earlier editions of this book included a DVD, which reproduced all of the image printed in the book plus additional ones of each of those books, as well as a multitude of other examples of bindings that further illustrate the history of binding structures. Purchasers of the third edition can access these images at http://www.thelegacypress.com/books-will-speak-plain-image-pdf.html." Includes bibliographical references (pages [638]-675) and index.
Contents:
Introduction. The purpose of this handbook -- The early history of the codex -- The medieval manuscript book and beyond -- 1450-1800: the book changes radically -- The book from 1800 to 1900 -- Identifying binding materials and applications -- Describing historical bindings: a template for action -- The task ahead and conclusion -- Appendix 1. Historical bindings: structure and style hierarchy -- Appendix 2. Sample survey suggestions and description case studies -- Appendix 3. Stacks maintenance.
Summary:
Books Will Speak Plain combines an overview of the history of the codex with basic information about many of the materials and structures found on historical bindings. The book also includes description-survey guidelines and is supported by a variety of appendices. The text is illustrated by 390 images, most in full color, and purchasers will have exclusive access to online pdfs that reproduce all of the images printed in the book plus additional ones of those books, as well as a multitude of other examples of bindings that further illustrate the history of binding structures. The book's focus on non-luxury bindings adds depth to an often-neglected segment of bookbinding history--Publisher's statement.
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.