Provincial's Book About Book Production
by Rockman, Arnold, Editor
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good-/-
- Seller
-
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Provincial Paper, Limited,. Hardcover. Very Good-/-. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This short book does not pretend to be an exhaustive guide to the history and techniques of book design and production.The publisher felt that there was a need for a handy reference work to which neophyte editors, designers and production personnel could refer." Red cloth with white titling on front, decorated red and white end papers, black & white and colour illustrations, 88 pages. Minor wear to spine ends and corners, page edges slightly darkened, otherwise this handsome book is clean, bright and tight. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Details
- Bookseller
- Black Sheep Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 015935
- Title
- Provincial's Book About Book Production
- Author
- Rockman, Arnold, Editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Jacket Condition
- -
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Provincial Paper, Limited,
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- PUBLISHING, BOOKS ON BOOKS, BOOK PRODUCTION, DESIGN,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Books on Books;
Terms of Sale
Black Sheep Books
Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
About the Seller
Black Sheep Books
Biblio member since 2004
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
About Black Sheep Books
We are an independent, locally-owned shop dedicated to books and the people who love them. Here you will find two floors packed with volumes of enduring value, including familiar favourites, contemporary fiction, guides, books of local interest, and non-fiction titles covering everything from outer space to inner peace. We also have marine charts, art cards, unique prints, hand-crafted bags, and many other intriguing items. Located at Grace Point Square in the Village of Ganges, close to marinas and Salt Spring\'s renowned Saturday Market, we are open every day except Christmas and New Year\'s. If you want to pick-up a book you saw online, please call or e-mail ahead as many of our listings are kept in a separate storage facility.
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