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I expected to be impressed by the printing itself, but what startled me was what one sees on pages 2 and 3 of the original link (and what http://www.barbaradoye
by nwatson 13y ago
I expected to be impressed by the printing itself, but what startled me was what one sees on pages 2 and 3 of the original link (and what http://www.barbaradoyen.com/book-publishing/physical-anatomy-of-a-book http://www.barbaradoyen.com/book-publishing/physical-anatomy... calls the "Fancy End Paper"). I'm assuming those are the original "Fancy End Papers," but they look like something I'd expect in a 20th century modern painting, not on a 500+ year old book.
- asolove 13y agoFancy end paper is truly a wonderful thing. If you like this, just look at some of the Kelmscott Press endpapers: https://www.google.com/search?q=kelmscott+press+endpaper&espv=210&es_sm=119&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=abyrUpH-KYq5kQf9sYDwBA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1392&bih=1058 https://www.google.com/search?q=kelmscott+press+endpaper&esp...
- Brakenshire 13y agoIt does look very cool, but the binding isn't original, look at the cover- Bibliotecha Bodleiana. I also noticed there's no frontispiece, wonder whether it was lost, or taken out.
- stan_rogers 13y agoThose are actually very easy to make. You just float oil-based inks on water, using a stylus or a comb to make the traceries (and clear oil or water drops to make the voids); transfer to the paper is almost immediate and almost total. Marbling's been around for a very long time.