An attractive copy of Seán Jennett's The Making of Books, published by Faber & Faber in 1956. This is the revised second edition, following the original 1951 publication, and retains its striking original green dust jacket with the 52s 6d net price.
A comprehensive mid-century guide to the physical creation of books, covering the history of printing, typography, printing techniques, illustration, binding and book design. Extensively illustrated throughout with type specimens, historical examples and demonstrations of contemporary printing processes.
Particularly interesting is the detailed production statement explaining how the book itself was manufactured, including its use of Monotype Baskerville, specialist printing processes and Sundour bookcloth. It therefore serves both as a history of book production and as a physical example of the techniques it describes.
Condition: A well-preserved copy with a secure binding and generally clean contents, with some light age-related spotting and foxing. The original dust jacket remains substantially complete, showing rubbing, creasing and minor edge and spine wear consistent with age.
An appealing "book about books" for collectors interested in printing history, typography, bookbinding and mid-century publishing.
Dimensions:
Weight - 809g
Height - 22cm
Width - 15cm
Thickness - 3.5cm
