West New York, NJ: Mark Batty, 2002. First Edition, First Printing. A Fine hardcover in gilt-stamped grey cloth in Fine dustjacket. Store ID#: N-WE2002H-A-B.

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Title: The Well-Made Book: Lectures by Daniel Berkeley Updike
Publisher: Mark Batty Publisher
Publication Date: 2002
Language: English
ISBN 10: 097156874X
ISBN 13: 9780971568747
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: like new
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Book Type: Book

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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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Daniel Berkeley Updike was one of the most successful and influential book designers of the twentieth century. The Well-Made Book is a substantial and timeless collection of virtually all of Updike's writings on the art of the book. William S. Peterson has unearthed and assembled this wealth of material, much of which will be new even to those readers familiar with Updike's writings.

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