Gedichte aus den Jahren 1908–1945

Gedichte aus den Jahren 1908–1945

Saul Marks, Los Angeles, California, 1946

Description

Juror Notes

This book has such perfect unity that it is difficult to single out for mention any of its obviously fine characteristics: beautiful typeface, good composition, lovely paper, excellent presswork, appropriate binding. It must be held in one’s hand to be appreciated.

Collections: Fifty Books of the Year (1947)
Discipline: Book design
Format: Book

Credits

Designer
Saul Marks
Author
Franz Werfel
Trim size
6 x 9.5 inches
Pages
167
Price
$5.00
Typefaces
Bembo and Bembo Italic [Monotype] 12 pt., 2 pt. leading, Centaur and Arrighi (title page), Type Measure: 23 x 36 picas
Compositor
Plantin Press
Printer
Plantin Press
Printing method
letterpress
Paper
Glenbourn Text [white, laid], 25 x 38–100/M
Paper supplies
Hurlbut Paper Co.
Binder
Bookbinders Co.
Binding materials
Tweedweave paper sides with Saylbound vellum cloth back, stamped in imitation gold foil
Publisher
Pazifische Press
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