The Art of American Book Covers
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Richard Minsky is known for his conceptual approach to the book as an art object. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Follow this blog as it showcases Minsky's unique works in private and institutional collections as well as his editioned multiples.
The Art of American Book Covers
3y ago
Thomas Watson Ball?Francis DanaLeonora of the YawmishNew York: Harper& Brothers, 1897This unsigned cover was issued by Harper while Thomas Watson Ball was working there as an art editor, what today would be called an art director. Although thin trees are a common element in his designs, along with a background hill, I hesitated to give an attribution. Many designs from Harper during his tenure ..read more
The Art of American Book Covers
4y ago
Joan of the Alleyby Frederick Orin BartlettIllustrations by Eleanor WinslowBoston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1904Cover by Thomas Watson BallIt's instantly recognizable as a Ball by the lettering. He was the Art Director for Colgate 1903-1907, and the style follows the Art Nouveau logo he developed for their toothpaste. The previous year he used similar lettering for Robin Brilliant and ..read more
The Art of American Book Covers
6y ago
Shadowings
Lafcadio Hearn. Shadowings. Boston: Little, Brown & Company,
1900. Light blue, blue and gold stamping on dark blue cloth. In the
original dust jacket with the same design in green and silver on blue
paper. Cover design by the Decorative Designers firm, unsigned,
pictorial by Lee Thayer. The cover design is often misattributed to
Bruce Rogers. Publishers' bindings expert ..read more
The Art of American Book Covers
6y ago
I've put the collection that is in the catalog that was posted a month ago today on eBay in case you want to acquire it.
Click here to see the eBay auction ..read more