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At the turn of the nineteenth century, book covers were revered as works of art. Publishers commissioned distinguished artists such as Maxfield Parrish and Rockwell Kent to create exquisite covers appreciated by authors and readers alike. The Art of American Book Covers is an entertaining and educational retrospective, lavishly illustrated with more than one hundred full-color plates.

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There's an appealing element of mystery to these designs, which rarely announce exactly what content lies within, of course enhanced by the fact that many of the books are long out of print and forgotten. Minsky makes clear that these covers weren't typical even of their own time, but they still might hold a good lesson for today. ...a fascinating book for anyone with a keen interest in books and cover art. This insightful collection of cover art, spanning 55 years and straddling two different centuries, shows masterfully crafted covers that have an incredible amount of detail and in many cases are quite beautiful. ... All in all, this is the perfect coffee table book for any lover of books. You'll be sure to get plenty of enjoyment from each and every page. -- (10/17/2013)

The Art of American Book Covers 18751930

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    A Paperback / softback by Richard Minsky

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      Publisher George Braziller Inc
      Published 30 October 2013
      ISBN-13 9780807616246
      978-0807616246
      ISBN-10 0807616249
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      The Arts: art forms

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      At the turn of the nineteenth century, book covers were revered as works of art. Publishers commissioned distinguished artists such as Maxfield Parrish and Rockwell Kent to create exquisite covers appreciated by authors and readers alike. The Art of American Book Covers is an entertaining and educational retrospective, lavishly illustrated with more than one hundred full-color plates.

      Trade Review
      There's an appealing element of mystery to these designs, which rarely announce exactly what content lies within, of course enhanced by the fact that many of the books are long out of print and forgotten. Minsky makes clear that these covers weren't typical even of their own time, but they still might hold a good lesson for today. ...a fascinating book for anyone with a keen interest in books and cover art. This insightful collection of cover art, spanning 55 years and straddling two different centuries, shows masterfully crafted covers that have an incredible amount of detail and in many cases are quite beautiful. ... All in all, this is the perfect coffee table book for any lover of books. You'll be sure to get plenty of enjoyment from each and every page. -- (10/17/2013)

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