Off the Wall
The Art of Book Display
by Alan Heath
ISBN: 0872875784
ISBN-13: 9780872875784
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Published date: 1987
Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Explains how to plan a library book display, suggests a variety of ideas for adult and children's books, and includes tips on lettering and related activities.
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Off the Wall: The Art of Book Display
Alan Heath
Libraries Unlimited Inc. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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Off the Wall: The Art of Book Display
Alan Heath
Libraries Unlimited Inc, 1987-04. Paperback. Good/x. Unabridged. Ex-lib with expected stickers and marks. Inside unmarked, bright and clean.Trade paperback (US). 169 p. ( more information)
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Off the Wall : The Art of Book Display
Heath, Alan
Englewood, CO, U.S.A.:: Libraries Unlimited, Incorporated,, 1987.. Ex-Library. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 4to. 153 p. Display ideas, bulletin boards, book drops, promotional programs for books. Soft cover was reinforced with sturdy plastic by the library. ( more information)
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Off the Wall : The Art of Book Display
Heath, Alan
Englewood, CO, U.S.A.: Libraries Unlimited, Incorporated, 1987. Usual library stamps, markings, labels, tape & pocket. Binding has light edgewear & rubbing. 153pp. . ISBN: 0872875784. Soft Cover. Ex-Library. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. BOOKS HISTORY LIBRARY EXHIBITS LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES INFORMATION SCIENCE LITERARY CRITICISM READING. ( more information)
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