The Art of the Bookstore: The Bookstore Paintings of Gibbs M. Smith
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- Synopsis
- The unique lives of bookstores across America are captured in words and original oil paintings in this loving tribute to booksellers and bibliophiles. For decades, publisher Gibbs M. Smith visited bookstores across the United States. Inspired by the unique personality and ambiance of these community cultural hubs, he made oil paintings of these bookstores to feature on the covers of his publishing company&’s catalogue each season.The Art of the Bookstore collects sixty-eight of these paintings, pairing them with quotes, essays and remembrances about bookselling—a pursuit that is often more art than science—from Smith as well as other industry veterans. This volume captures the unique atmosphere of iconic bookshops including New York City&’s Strand Bookstore, Washington, D.C.&’s Politics & Prose, and L.A.&’s Book Soup.
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 96 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781423612841
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781423606437
- Publisher:
- Gibbs Smith
- Date of Addition:
- 08/08/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Gibbs M. Smith
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.