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In the library
- Books about the history of books are found in Z4-659
- Calligraphy and handwriting scripts, NK3600-3630 and Z40
- Calligraphy and handwriting scripts, NK3600-3630 and Z40
- Book covers, NC973
- Children’s book illustration, NC965
- History of graphic design, NC998+
Search terms
- Book collecting
- Book covers
- Book design
- Book industries and trade
- Book jackets
- Books and reading
- Books – Conservation and restoration
- Books - Ornamentation
- Books - History
- Calligraphy
- Graphic arts - History
- Handwriting
- Illumination of books and manuscripts
- Illustrated books
- Publishers and publishing
Web resources
- Art of American Book Covers, a blog by Richard Minsky
- Book history timeline
- Historical Book Arts Collection, University Libraries, University of Washington (Seattle)
- History of Graphic Design pathfinder, Otis library
- Short Introduction to Graphic Design History, by Nancy Stock-Allen
