Turkish Bookbinding in the 15th Century The Foundation of an Ottoman Court Style

Julian Raby (author), Zeren Tannd (author), Tim Stanley (editor), Association internationale de bibliophilie (associated with work)

Hardback (15 Apr 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Produced for the Association Internationale de Bibliophilie, this book traces the development of the early Ottoman style under influence from their neighbours; the impact of the patronage of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror; and the development of the 'classical' style under his successor Bayezid II. A catalogue section provides beautiful illustrations of 41 masterpieces of bookbinding; with technical appendices, bibliography, concordance and index.

Book information

ISBN:	9781898592013
Publisher:	Azimuth
Imprint:	Azimuth Editions
Pub date:	15 Apr 2006
DEWEY:	686.300956
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	256
Weight:	2244g
Height:	430mm
Width:	255mm
Spine width:	37mm