Author:

Hunter, Dard.

Summary:

Dard Hunter is still recognized as the world's foremost authority on paper and papermaking. This is the classic work on papermaking, used as a text and reference in classrooms, museums and libraries." More historical than how-to, you'll find just about every aspect of papermaking covered in this book. Over 320 illustrations show actual pages from rare books and scrolls from every corner of the world, scenes of past and present-day papermaking, tools, materials, and watermarks. A two-page map illustrates the text to trace the 1000-year journey of papermaking from China to Europe, and a chronology of paper and paper related developments over 4500 years.

Further details:

• Softcover: 672 pages
• Language: English
• Illustrations: Black & White/Line
• ISBN-13: 9780486236193
• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.6 x 3.2 cm

Staff Comments:

Reprint of the 1947 edition. Excellent resource for the scholar and layperson. Well referenced, impressive bibliography and index.