Art of the Book
Structure, Material and Technique
by Sendpoints
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appears in Design, Design, and Art.
The book is dead; long live the book! Despite critics claims that Technology, has dealt a deathblow to this centuries old art form, Art of the Book proves that the bound book is indeed alive and well. A comprehensive guide to printed volumes, this title not only features finished projects, but also profiles the techniques and materials of bookmakin...
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“Elegantissima is a visually sumptuous walk through Louise Fili’s career, full of high-quality plates of book jackets, restaurant identities and food packaging. What works best is steady visual inspiration: typographic details, color choices and composed spreads that spark design ideas. The main limitation is shallow procedural and critical commentary — readers after hands-on methods, process breakdowns or rigorous historical argument will find the prose spare and the practical guidance minimal. Best used as aesthetic reference rather than a how-to manual.”
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