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In this revealing and highly entertaining look at the great book jackets of the 20th century from around the world, author Alan Powers tells the story of the book jacket from its early days, via the advent of the paperback, to the most eye-catching covers produced today. With over 300 illustrations,Continue
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- English Books
- Hardcover 144 Pages
- ISBN-10: 1840004215
- ISBN-13: 9781840004212
- Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
- Pub date: Sep 13, 2001
- Dimensions: 1871 mm x 1548 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
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| ISBN | Edition | List | Sale | Seller |
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| 9781840004212 | Hardcover | $29.95 | -- | The Book Depository |
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