Book
Jackets required / Steven Heller, Seymour Chwast.
Record details
- ISBN: 0811803961
- Physical Description: 143 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 25 x 26 cm.
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, c1995.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "An illustrated history of American book jacket design, 1920-1950"--Cover. Cover title. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 143) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Book jackets > United States > Design. Book jackets > United States > History > 20th century > Themes, motives. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Carr University of Art + Design | NC1883.U6 H45 1995 (Text) | 30053011 | Book | Volume hold | Checked out | 2025-04-11 |
- Blackwell North Amer
At once seductive, informative, and ephemeral, a book jacket is designed to evoke - and promote - the contents of a book. During the 1920s, '30s, and '40s, book jackets emerged as one of America's most vital graphic media, showcasing the talent of America's most exciting illustrators and designers. JACKETS REQUIRED: An Illustrated History of American Book Jacket Design, 1920-1950 features a striking array of book jackets created for a wide range of subjects and formats, including novels, humor books, romances, mysteries, biographies, and history books, among others.
