Cookery Postcards from Penguin: 100 Cookbook Covers in One Box

ISBN 10: 0241004993 ISBN 13: 9780241004999

Publisher: Fig Tree, 2014

Synopsis

A postcard box set of 100 cookbook covers curated by Penguin Art Director John Hamilton. A potted history of book jacket art over the last sixty or so years - classic, witty and inventive - and the perfect gift item for foodies and design fans.

About this title

About the Author

John Hamilton attended the Glasgow School of Art and Design where he specialized in Illustration. He joined Penguin in 1997 as Art Director and is responsible for art directing Penguin General's hardback imprints, Viking, Hamish Hamilton, Michael Joseph, Fig Tree and Penguin Ireland, as well as its Penguin paperback editions. He lives in Lewes, East Sussex, with his large collection of old cookbooks, his family and lurcher, Tess.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fig Tree
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0241004993
• ISBN 13: 9780241004999
• Binding: Cards
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 100