Aldus & His Dream Book: An Illustrated Essay

by Helen Barolini

Book Overview

A tribute to the life and work of the pioneering scholar-publisher, Aldus Manutius (1449/50-1515). Helen Barolini's text discusses Aldus, his education, his publishing vision, his typographic... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0934977224
• ISBN13: 9780934977227
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Italica Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

caveat emptor- latet anguis in herba

This IS a delightful companion to Joscelyn Godwin's translation of the Hypnerotomachia- handsomely and thoughtfully designed, and lovingly and carefully researched. Ms Barolini's style is simple, direct, and graceful. The snake in the grass is the binding. Contrary to what other reviews may lead you to understand, the binding is NOT Smyth-sewn; it is glued. This is an unfortunate compromise for a book that celebrates the craft of the book...