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Reproducing an original work by designer Pierre Legrain (18891929), this cover brings a sense of movement to the heavy geometric elements of its Art Deco influence.<#13>Legrain was a key figure in early 20th-century French bookbinding. After leaving the French Army in 1916, Legrain became recognized for his eye for design and was commissioned by Jacques Doucet, a French bibliophile and collector, to create unique bindings for Doucet's impressive library. Adopting an attitude of experimentation, Doucet encouraged Legrain to be freely inspired by contemporary artists' vibrantly coloured mosaics, bold play with geometric forms and straight-lined bands.

Moutarde Shape Shift Midi Unlined Journal

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      Publisher Paperblanks
      Published 1 January 2022
      ISBN-13 9781439782224
      978-1439782224
      ISBN-10 1439782229

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      Book Synopsis
      Reproducing an original work by designer Pierre Legrain (18891929), this cover brings a sense of movement to the heavy geometric elements of its Art Deco influence.<#13>Legrain was a key figure in early 20th-century French bookbinding. After leaving the French Army in 1916, Legrain became recognized for his eye for design and was commissioned by Jacques Doucet, a French bibliophile and collector, to create unique bindings for Doucet's impressive library. Adopting an attitude of experimentation, Doucet encouraged Legrain to be freely inspired by contemporary artists' vibrantly coloured mosaics, bold play with geometric forms and straight-lined bands.

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