Book Review | Oh, the joy of the book hunt, the thrill of wishful contemplation
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Book Review | Oh, the joy of the book hunt, the thrill of wishful contemplation

Deccan Chronicle  

A Gentle Madness is Nicholas Basbanes’ wonderful account of the bibliophile’s eternal passion for books and book collecting, and it could well have been the title for this review. The book title could also well be ‘The Print Beautiful’ for Pradeep’s book is an ode to fine print, in many cases, he is not able to collect whole books but loose sheets or sometimes a single leaf exquisitely printed. Calligraphers, illuminators and printers like John Fass, Valenti Angelo and the wood engraver John DePol whose illustration has been used for the cover of Pradeep’s book. The Book Beautiful – A Memoir of Collecting Rare and Fine Books By Pradeep Sebastian Hachette pp.

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Book Review: ‘The Book Beautiful’ by Pradeep Sebastian delves into the world of fine presses and the antiquarian book trade
1 year, 5 months ago

Book Review: ‘The Book Beautiful’ by Pradeep Sebastian delves into the world of fine presses and the antiquarian book trade

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 29, 2023 11:00 IST - 6 MINS READ What is the most beautiful book you have ever come across? The Book Beautiful: A Memoir of Collecting Rare and Fine Books By Pradeep Sebastian Hachette Pages: 306 Price: Rs. “It’s also about the thrill of the chase, the pursuit of juiciest rare book bargain, the camaraderie of fellow …

Review: The Book Beautiful by Pradeep Sebastian
1 year, 8 months ago

Review: The Book Beautiful by Pradeep Sebastian

Hindustan Times  

There is much to be said for the eccentricity of the seasoned hobbyist who, having immersed himself in a chosen subculture, is now entirely familiar with its dialects, processes and professional circles. At one point, he describes an early find: “.the handmade Tovil paper dampened for printing, the use of two admired typefaces in fine printing, Centaur and Arrighi… in …

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