The Surface of Meaning: Books and Book Design in Canada by Bringhurst, Robert - 2009

Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing Press, 2009-04-14. Illustrated. hardcover. Used: Good.

Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing Press, 2009-04-14. Hardcover. Like New.

Vancouver, BC, Canada: Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing, 2008. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The book and jacket are in very good condition, minor shelf rubbing, small indent to back cover bottom fore-edge corner likely from being dropped. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'In this fascinating study, Robert Bringhurst takes readers on a walking tour through the bramble of book design, from the mid-18th century to the present day. Along the way, he discovers a true image trove" of identity, culture, and history. Transcending other works on the subject, Bringhurst here creates a truly national survey by bringing Canada's long history of aboriginal storytelling into a context of book" a context that goes far beyond the printed page.' 240 pages. 9.25 x 11.25 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give… Read More

Vancouver, B.C.: Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing Press/The Atkins Library, 2009. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). Canadian First. Inscribed on the title page by Robert Bringhurst; minimal wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; well illustrated with both black and white and colour reproductions of Canadian books; 240 pages; dust jacket is protected by a mylar cover.

The Atkins Library - CCSP Press, Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing Press, The Atkins Library - CCSP Press, Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing Press. 2008, 239pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition. In this fascinating study, Robert Bringhurst takes readers on a walking tour through the bramble of book design, from the mid-18th century to the present day. Along the way, he discovers a true ?image trove” of identity, culture, and history. Transcending other works on the subject, Bringhurst here creates a truly national survey by bringing Canada's long history of aboriginal storytelling into a context of books a context that goes far beyond the printed page. ISBN: 9780973872729

Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing Press, 2009-04-14. Hardcover. New.

Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing Press, 2009-04-14. Illustrated. hardcover. Used:Good.