Le Livre - Son Architecture Sa Technique - Marius Audin 1924 - Rare Book on the Art of the Book

A seminal work from 1924 on the art and technique of the book.

"Le Livre - Son Architecture, Sa Technique" by Marius Audin, published in Paris in 1924 by Éditions G. Crès et Cie, with a preface by Henri Focillon. This work is an essential reference on the architecture and technique of the book, addressing all aspects of typographic art and book production.

Features:

• Author: Marius Audin (1872-1951) - French typographer and historian
• Preface: Henri Focillon - Important art historian
• Year: 1924 (100 years!)
• Publisher: Les Éditions G. Crès et Cie, Paris
• Topic: Book architecture, typography, printing techniques
• Editorial logo with a tree in the center of the cover.
• Condition: Used, with signs of age and wear on the edges consistent with its century of existence.

Marius Audin was one of the great experts on the history of typography and the book. This work addresses the structure of the book, from typographic composition to binding, including typeface selection, page layout, illustration, and all the elements that make up the art of a well-made book.

Perfect for printers, graphic designers, publishers, bibliophiles, collectors of books about books, editorial design students, bookbinders, printers, and all those passionate about typographic art. A historical piece of great value for anyone who works in or studies the art of the book.