The Printed Book: Its History, Illustration and Adornment From the Days of Gutenberg to the Present Time

"The Printed Book: Its History, Illustration and Adornment" by Henri Bouchot is a historical summary from the late 1800s that gives a wide look at the history of printed books, from Gutenberg's time to when the book was written, concentrating on the artistic and industrial sides of making books, with their pictures and designs; Although there have been many books written, this one is written for those who are interested, particularly focusing on image makers and artists, while it touches on early printing that came before the movable type, and how complex the art form grew into in the following chapters.