Charles mann introduction (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Holmes, Linda. Hardcover. Number 33 of 150 copies. This is a delightful book that draws together letters and writings of Morris, Elizabeth Yeats, and George Bernard Shaw, taken from a collection at the Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library at Bucknell University. In his introduction, Dr. Charles W. Mann describes the letters of Morris, Elizabeth, and W.B. Yeats as the "active, engaged thoughts and hopes of some of the most gifted literary bookmakers of their time." The letters offer new insights into the relationship of W.B. Yeats to his sister Elizabeth's Cuala Press, and the role of T.J. Cobden-Sanderson in the binding of Kelmscott Press books. Morris's close friend, Shaw, is represented by his wonderful essay 'The Author's View: A Criticism of Modern Book Printing." Linda Holmes provided 10 charming wood engravings. Printed in Van Dijck and Caslon types on Rives Heavyweight paper. Bound in Morris's Liberty blue and white willow pattern cloth, with a black leather spine label. In about fine condition. Measures 6.5 x 9.5 inches. 44 +1 pages. MOR/070124. Holmes, Linda (illustrator).…