Daniel Berkeley Updike has been described as the most distinguished American printer. He was one of a handful of of the 20th century's most successful and influential book designers. The Well-Made Book is a collection of virtually all of Updike's writings on the art of the book. Much of this timeless material has been hard to find, and some appears here for the first time. Complete with index, annotations and an extensive new introduction.
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Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Artikel-Nr. Q21N-01828
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G097156874XI3N00
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 1254031-6
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Anbieter: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Mark Batty Publisher, 2002. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good. Artikel-Nr. 516584
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Anbieter: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, USA
Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first edition/first printing in an equally handsome dust-jacket; The Well-Made Book is a collection of essays and lectures by celebrated authors and thinkers, including David Foster Wallace, J.D. Salinger, and William Updike. Edited by William W. Peterson, the book is a unique and illuminating exploration of the craft of writing, from conception to publication.; 8vo; 383 pages. Artikel-Nr. 55512
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Anbieter: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, USA
Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first edition/first printing in an equally handsome dust-jacket; In this book, prominent authors and scholars offer essays and lectures on the craft of writing. Topics include sentence structure, plot, character development, and more. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their writing skills.; 8vo; 383 pages. Artikel-Nr. 55510
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Anbieter: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, USA
Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A handsome first Edition/First Printing in Fine condition in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; The Well-Made Book is a compilation of essays and lectures written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Updike, and the editor, William W. Peterson. The book is divided into four sections: "The Writer," "The Reader," "The Work of Making a Book," and "The Business of Books." In "The Writer," Updike discusses the importance of being a good writer and the techniques that he has used to achieve success. In "The Reader," he discusses the importance of reading and how it can transform a person. In "The Work of Making a Book," he discusses the process of book making and the importance of having a good editor. In "The Business of Books," he discusses the different aspects of the book business and the importance of bookselling.; 8vo; 383 pages. Artikel-Nr. 56982
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Anbieter: MW Books, New York, NY, USA
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 383 pages; Description: xxi, 383 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Merrymount Press. Printing --History. Printing --United States --History. Fine books --History. Summary: A collection of essays and lectures about the art of book making. 1 Kg. Artikel-Nr. 171091
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Anbieter: Barry McKay Rare Books, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CUMBR, Vereinigtes Königreich
8vo, (242x160mm), xxii,385p. 31 illustrations. A fine copy in original grey cloth, lettered and blocked in gilt, dustjacket; bookplate of David Sellars. Artikel-Nr. 22873
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR007224593
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