The Art of American Book Covers

1875-1930

von Richard Minsky

136 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

At the turn of the nineteenth century, book covers were revered as works of art. Publishers commissioned distinguished artists such as Maxfield Parrish and Rockwell Kent to create exquisite covers appreciated by authors and readers alike. The Art of American Book Covers is an entertaining and educational retrospective, lavishly illustrated with more than one hundred full-color plates.