BRUCE ROGERS, DESIGNER OF BOOKS. This item is unavailable.BRUCE ROGERS, DESIGNER OF BOOKS

8vo. cloth, paper spine label. 75 pages of text followed by 15 plates. With a List of the Books Printed Under Mr. Roger's Supervision. First edition, second impression. This essay and bibliography originally appeared in the Fleuron although this book contains some alterations. Head of spine lightly worn, else a fine copy. The book is about the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books. Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB). The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books. Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB). Francis Meynell stated that Rogers was."the greatest artificer of the book who ever lived".…