Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1969 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. (12) 270 pp, foreword by Helen Wolff, preface, Part I. About Myself; Part II. Life as a Free Lance; III. Some Principles of Design; IV. Practical Aspects; V. Life in the Industry; VI. Travels and Thoughts; VII. Notes to a Beginner. First Edition, 1969. "The author examines his own relationship with the thousands of books he as produced, and all book lovers will enjoy learning how a manuscript becomes a book. He discusses principles and problesms of design that provide fresh insights to the seasoned designer as well as the beginner." from the jacket flap.. Price clipped. Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. red cloth with white cloth backstrip, and gilt lettering to front board and spine..

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000892
Title: From Cover to Cover the Occasional Papers of a Book Designer
Author: Salter, Stefan
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Prentice-Hall
Place of Publication: Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Date Published: 1969
Keywords: BOOKS & PUBLISHING BOOK DESIGNERS AND BOOK DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND PROBLEMS
Bookseller catalogs: BOOKS & PUBLISHING;
Size: 8vo

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