Description: CHINA UNDER THE COVERS: A BINDER'S JOURNEY TO THE ROOTS OF BOOKS. Author: (Bookbinding). Davis, Margaret E. Title: CHINA UNDER THE COVERS: A BINDER'S JOURNEY TO THE ROOTS OF BOOKS. Publication: Portland, OR: Ma Nao Books, (2017). 8vo. stiff paper wrappers (vi), 190, (4) pages ISBN: 9780967026442 Exploring the origins of the book, Margaret E. Davis traces the early history of communicating by paper pages. She offers illustrated instructions for four of the first forms of books on paper, developed by the Chinese, which can be replicated today using simple tools and available materials. China Under the Covers blends history, how-to expertise, and a journalist's eye for detail into a compelling narrative of both cultural continuity and contemporary change. First edition. Introduction, table of contents, glossary, bibliography, list of images and illustrations. Black and white illustrations throughout. A study of books and bookbinding, part of the author's search for the origins of the book. Advertising post card laid in. Seller ID: 129628 Subject: Bookbinding, Publishing You are buying from Oak Knoll Books, a brick & mortar bookshop specializing in used, rare, antiquarian, and out of print materials regarding the book arts. We are a proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America as well as the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. If you are ever in the Delaware area, please visit us in New Castle, DE at Oak Knoll Books. TERMS OF SALE Payment If you win an item in one of our auctions, if your offer has been accepted, or if you have chosen to buy an item now, please make your payment as soon as possible. We will not ship until we receive notice that the buyer has paid for the item. We expect payment within 3 days or reserve the right to cancel the order. Returns and Refunds We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described in our listings. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason at all or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please contact us, and we will respond promptly. If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return your book for a full refund, and if the error is ours, we will pay return shipping. Shipping Many of our items have free media mail shipping included! For larger, multi-volume sets, the cost is calculated by weight and will vary depending on package weight and buyer location. Please allow up to three business days processing time, although many of our orders require only one day to process and ship. Combined shipping is available for bidders who purchase multiple items. If you have special shipping or handling requests, please notify us before you make your payment. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 31 USD
Location: New Castle, Delaware
End Time: 2025-02-01T13:33:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.99 USD
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Author: Davis, Margaret E
Illustrator: Bookbinding
Publisher: Ma Nao Books
Year Printed: 2017
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: EN
Subject: History
