Keith smith rochester ny (15 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 3rd Edition. Clean crisp softcover in very good condition; faint shelf wear foxing at edges and end papers.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. A Good copy (small owner's name) in paper covers. Mild cover wear at the lower spine. The binding is sound, the text is clean/unmarked, and not ex-library. Book.

Paperback. Third Edition, Second Printing of 1995. Second Printing of 1995 Fine in heavy paper, printed wraps over an adhesive binding. An octavo of 9 by 6 inches. Without a dust jacket as issued. 238 pages of text. Book 95. Illustrated with line drawings and black and white photographs. A fine, clean copy with no markings of any kind. …

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Light surface wear. Pages unmarked. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 239 pages.

stiff paper wrappers. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 127 pages. Book No. 120. Second edition, second printing. The sequel to Structure of the Visual Book. Discusses the text as a book experience rather than a running manuscript. Chapters include "Command of the Page," "Space of the Written Word," and "Itineraries through a Book." From the publisher's website: "Structure of the Visual Book introduces strategies for organizing pictures in the book format. Text in the Book Format extends these ideas for the writer and artist working with words and pages. This book is not about binding, computers, design, typography or the history of books, but the possibilities of conceiving text which utilizes the format not to distract, but assist the written word. Text in the Book Format examines the possibilities of conceiving text which utilizes the format to assist the written word. By considering the physicality of the book and the turning pages, text becomes a book experience, rather than a running manuscript. Text ideas are illustrated with diagrams as well as photo reprod uctions of books as examples. The book format is movement. Rhythms of syllables and moving pictures of implied imagery flowing within text is akin to music and cinema. Events depicted in writing unfold through time in space, alongside the physical act of turning pages. Awareness of space of the page, and composing the pages as well as the text, revolutionizes writing styles because it is a departure from the concept of seamlessly writing a running manuscript. The writer can take into consideration the demands and opportunities of the multiple page format. Pacing of the book is the synchronization or syncopation of the content with turning pages. In this manner the format can reinforce and even speak aside from the text. Writing specifically for the book format, as opposed to the single sheet format, brings to the reader a book experience.".…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Previous owner's name inside. 238 pages. Black and white illustrations. "I am writing this book to elaborate on the potential of the book format, whether text, images, or a combination. It is creating the book as a visual object, not by imposed decoration, but through structure." (Preface) Keywords: Artist books, Handmade books, Physical object, Visual Object, Bookbinding, Structure, Storytelling.…

stiff paper wrappers. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 128 pages. Book No. 120. Third edition, expanded. The sequel to Structure of the Visual Book. Discusses the text as a book experience rather than a running manuscript. Chapters include "Command of the Page," "Space of the Written Word," and "Itineraries through a Book." From the publisher's website: "Structure of the Visual Book introduces strategies for organizing pictures in the book format. Text in the Book Format extends these ideas for the writer and artist working with words and pages. This book is not about binding, computers, design, typography or the history of books, but the possibilities of conceiving text which utilizes the format not to distract, but assist the written word. Text in the Book Format examines the possibilities of conceiving text which utilizes the format to assist the written word. By considering the physicality of the book and the turning pages, text becomes a book experience, rather than a running manuscript. Text ideas are illustrated with diagrams as well as photo reprod uctions of books as examples. The book format is movement. Rhythms of syllables and moving pictures of implied imagery flowing within text is akin to music and cinema. Events depicted in writing unfold through time in space, alongside the physical act of turning pages. Awareness of space of the page, and composing the pages as well as the text, revolutionizes writing styles because it is a departure from the concept of seamlessly writing a running manuscript. The writer can take into consideration the demands and opportunities of the multiple page format. Pacing of the book is the synchronization or syncopation of the content with turning pages. In this manner the format can reinforce and even speak aside from the text. Writing specifically for the book format, as opposed to the single sheet format, brings to the reader a book experience.".…

Paper Bound. Condizione: Fine. Fifth Printing.

sewn, stiff paper wrappers. 8vo. sewn, stiff paper wrappers. 424, (1) pages. Book Number 181. First edition, first printing. A near fine copy. Part of the Sewn and Pasted, Cloth or Leather series. The sixth book on book design and bookbinding from the book artist K.A. Smith, with the assistance of the binder and teacher F.A. Jordan, covers the making of books from the selection of paper from the standpoint of binding requirements up to and including finishing. Three bindings suitable for nonprofessional (but not unskilled!) binders are emphasized: pamphlet binding in boards, flat back (cased) binding, and tight back (rounded and backed) quarter leather. There are many photographic illustrations and clear drawings of structures, materials, processes and finished products. With notes, a glossary, indexes and a list of paper and leather suppliers. Bookbinding (illustratore).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 3rd Edition. Trade paperback with black & white illustrations. Corners are slightly rubbed and there is some light soiling on the covers (see images). But the covers are straight, the spine is uncreased, and the binding is tight. The pages and textblock edges are clean and unmarked. The images shown are of the actual item. Free shipping within the US.…

First Edition, Second Printing. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges faintly dulled, with text edges slightly dust-toned. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 424 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Contents; Part I, Preliminaries: Materials and Tools -- Part II, Pamphlet Binding with Boards -- Part III, Flat Back Cased-In Codex -- Part IV, Tight Back: Rounding and Backing, Applying the Leather, Half and Full Leather -- Part V, Finishing. Subjects; Bookbinding Handbooks, manuals, etc. Leather bindings (Bookbinding). Cloth bindings (Bookbinding). Artists' books. 1 Kg. …

First Edition, Second Printing. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges faintly dulled, with text edges slightly dust-toned. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 424 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Contents; Part I, Preliminaries: Materials and Tools -- Part II, Pamphlet Binding with Boards -- Part III, Flat Back Cased-In Codex -- Part IV, Tight Back: Rounding and Backing, Applying the Leather, Half and Full Leather -- Part V, Finishing. Subjects; Bookbinding Handbooks, manuals, etc. Leather bindings (Bookbinding). Cloth bindings (Bookbinding). Artists' books. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condizione: NF. Hardbacks in Near Fine condition without dust jackets. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 318, 424 pages. Non-Adhesive Binding volume is 2nd printing. Sewn and Pasted Cloth or Leather Bookbinding is a first edition. . * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.…

First Edition. First edition limited to 2000 copies, 8vo, pp. 315, [5]; diagrams and photographic illustrations throughout, covering two dozen sewing patterns; pictorial paper wrappers, fine. Keith Smith Book 170.

Circular photo-etching, diameter of 4 1/8 inches on woven paper 7 7/8 in. height x 6 3/8 in. width Fine. SIGNED and inscribed in pencil beneath the image " change of address / to Alan / Keith / July 1975." Etched into the image is Smith's new address and "EFFECTIVE AUG. 9." Alan [Winer] photographer and former administrator of the Visual Studies Workshop.…