The anatomy of a book : format in the hand-press period / produced by Terry Belanger and Peter Herdrich ; directed by Peter Herdrich ; written by Terry Belanger :[Videocassette, workbook and facsimiles (28 sheets)].

The video discusses book format identification in regard to books printed on the hand-press on hand-made paper. Identifies laid and wove papers, watermarks, and the folding of sheets for folios, 4tos, 8vos, 12mos, and various other formats. The workbook includes a transcript of the video, a glossary...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Viking Productions
Book Arts Press
Other Authors: Herdrich, Peter
Belanger, Terry
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Viking Productions, 1991.
Subjects:
Bibliography > Methodology.
Books > Bibliography.
Printing > History.
Paper > History.
Documentary films.
Genre:
Bibliography.
Local Note:
MSU: The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (30 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. + 1 workbook + 28 samples.
Variant Title:
Format in the hand-press period.
Anatomy of a book : I : format in the hand-press period.
Format: Video VHS
Description
Summary:
The video discusses book format identification in regard to books printed on the hand-press on hand-made paper. Identifies laid and wove papers, watermarks, and the folding of sheets for folios, 4tos, 8vos, 12mos, and various other formats. The workbook includes a transcript of the video, a glossary, and a bibliography.
Note:Workbook and facsimiles from the Book Arts Press at the University of Virginia.
Videorecording.
Call Number:Z116.A2 A5 1991 Videocassette
oversize
Credits:Photography, Gregory Andracke ; editor, Frederick Staab.
System Details:VHS.
Participant or Performer:
Presenter, Terry Belanger.