Summer 2012 - John Neal, Bookseller

Illumination
B3790. Fashion in the
Middle Ages by Margaret
Scott. 2011. 112pp. 5"x9".
Hardcover $19.95
Much of what is
known about
medieval apparel is gleaned
from the pages of manuscripts,
which serve as a rich
source of imagery. Using
manuscripts in the Getty, this
volume provides a detailed
look at both the fabrics and the composition of
medieval clothing as well as the period's attitude
toward fashion. Whether you are interested in
creating illumination or medieval garb, you can
study the clothing worn by the various classes –
from the costly velvets and furs worn by kings to the
undyed wools and rough linens of the peasantry.
B3783. Medieval Cats by
Kathleen Walker-Meikle.
2011. 96pp. 6"x7.5".
Hardcover $14.95
Images of cats
appear extensively
in medieval manuscripts,
where they are depicted as
pets and mousers, appear in
bestiaries and marginalia,
and are even depicted in religious iconography. This
delightful and informative gift book presents a
wealth of cat imagery from medieval sources and is
peppered with fascinating facts and stories of people
and their pets in the Middle Ages. 75 color plates.
B3164. Images in the
Margins by Margot McIlwain
Nishimura. 2009. 96pp. 7"x 9".
Hardcover $19.95
An astonishing mix of
mundane, playful, absurd and
monstrous beings, called
marginalia, are found in the
borders of English, French, and Italian manuscripts
from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.
Unpredictable, topical, often irreverent, marginalia
were a source of satire, serious social observation,
and amusement for medieval readers. Through
enlarged full-color details and a lively narrative, this
volume brings these intimately scaled and
fascinating images to a wider audience. 84 color
illustrations.
B3240. Illuminated
Manuscripts by Tamara
Woronowa and Andrej
Sterligow. 2007. 255pp.
5.75"x6.25". Paper $14.95
A fascinating visual history
of European manuscript
illumination (AD 700-
1546) using 114 page-filling reproductions from
manuscripts. In addition there are three details on
the facing page. The text discusses the individual
manuscripts shown and their part in the history of
manuscripts and miniature painting.
DVD31. The Book of Kells
DVD-ROM. $33.50
Contains all 340 folios or
680 pages of the Book of Kells
manuscript. A zoom feature
allows you to examine fourteen
richly illuminated pages
in detail. In addition, a wealth
of information is presented
including: the Book’s history;
the scribes who created it; the materials used; the
design systems of the day; the themes of the Book;
and details of animals, angels, monks & illuminated
capital letters. Developed with the Library of Trinity
College Dublin. The only authorized digital version
of the Book of Kells.
B2002. Ready-to-Use Ornate
Letters and Initials. 1995.
64pp. 8.25"x11". Paper $6.95
813 different initial letters are
printed one side only on glossy
paper. This cornucopia of
capitals presents letters in a wide variety of styles.
All are copyright-free.
B3781. Royal Illuminated
Manuscripts from King
Athelstan to Henry VIII by
Scot McKendrick and
Kathleen Doyle. 2012. 96pp.
7"x9". Paper $16.00
Showcases 41
manuscripts from
the exhibit with 47 marvelous
full-page color reproductions,
most enlarged details. The text concisely discusses
the manuscript, the images and the history of
ownership. It's a quick read – just enough interesting
details to enhance your enjoyment of the visuals
B3782. Royal Manuscripts:
The Genius of Illumination by
Scot McKendrick, John
Lowden, and Kathleen Doyle.
2012. 448pp. 9"x11".
Hardcover $65.00. SALE $58.50
The Illuminated
manuscripts
collected by the kings and
queens of England from the 9th to the 16th century
form the heart of a unique and visually stunning
collection held by the British Library. Over 150
examples from this exceptional collection are
presented in this lavishly illustrated catalogue. Each
manuscript is described and illustrated with one or
more beautifully reproduced images. Includes three
illustrated chapters which explore the wider history
and context of this unique collection. 290 color plates.
B3450. The Ink Garden of
Brother Theopane by C.M.
Millen. 2010. 32pp. 9"x11.5".
Hrdcvr $17.95. SALE $12.95
A young medieval
monk struggles to
focus on copying the Bible
and other books with plain
brown ink until he discovers
how to make colored ink, & his whole world changes.
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