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OverviewReproducing an original work by designer Pierre Legrain (1889–1929), this cover brings a sense of movement to the heavy geometric elements of its Art Deco influence.Legrain was a key figure in early 20th-century French bookbinding. After leaving the French Army in 1916, Legrain became recognized for his eye for design and was commissioned by Jacques Doucet, a French bibliophile and collector, to create unique bindings for Doucet’s impressive library. Adopting an attitude of experimentation, Doucet encouraged Legrain to be “freely inspired by contem<\h>porary artists’ vibrantly coloured mosaics, bold play with geometric forms and straight-lined bands.” Full Product DetailsAuthor: PaperblanksPublisher: Paperblanks Imprint: Paperblanks ISBN: 9781439782224ISBN 10: 1439782229 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 01 January 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |