september 2011 update - John Neal, Bookseller

itish library sale
B3410. Bible Manuscripts:
1400 Years of Scribes and
Scripture by Scot McKendrick
& Kathleen Doyle. 2007.
160pp. 10.25"x7.5".
Hard $35.00. SALE $19.95
Through a brief
introduction and
page after magnificent page,
this book presents the
history of this influential
text and the development of the book before
printing. Lavishly illustrated in full color; provides
insights for each of the manuscript pages. All are
shown full-page and in full color. Bibliography,
Index. Bible Manuscripts shows how the Bible was
preserved and passed down over the past two
millennia.
"This luxuriously illustrated publication features
more than 140 examples from the 2nd to the 16th
centuries, ranging from Byzantine Bibles to
Anglo-Saxon texts. That these items have retained
their vivid colors is remarkable, and in this book they
appear as fresh and colorful as if they were painted
yesterday."– Frances Spiegel
B3411. Hebrew Manuscripts:
The Power of Script
and Image by Ilana Tahan.
2007. 160pp. 10.25"x7.5".
Hard $35.00. SALE $19.95
Presents the work
of medieval
Jewish scribes and artists
from Europe (Germany,
Holland, Portugal, Italy,
France, & Spain), as well as
India, Afghanistan, Persia, Yemen, & Egypt. The
exquisitely crafted images, influenced by local
artistic trends, are a vivid testimony to a distinctly
Jewish creativity and passion for books. The pages
are beautifully decorated and illuminated with a
wealth of imagery, both abstract and figurative.
Insights are provided for each of the nearly 150
manuscript pages. All are shown full-page and in
full color. Glossary, Index. Ilana Tahan is Curator of
Hebrew texts at the British Library.
B3412. Qur'an Manuscripts:
Calligraphy,
Illumination, Design by
Colin F. Baker. 2007. 112pp.
10.25"x7.5". Hardcover
$35.00. SALE $19.95
A concise and
readable overview
of the long history of these
manuscripts from across the
wide Islamic world, from the
eighth to the end of the nineteenth centuries and
from Spain to Southeast Asia. Explores the central
place of the Qur'an in Islamic society and looks at
the manuscripts as physical objects, as well as the
celebrated calligraphy and the masterful artists who
developed it. 80 full-color illustrations display the
breadth of illumination styles and production
materials used.
paper art / craft
B3242. Creative Greeting
Cards by Sandi Genovese.
2008. 128pp. 8.5"x10". Paper
$14.95. SALE $5.99
This is a great card
book. You learn to
make various types of cards
- accordion, envelope,
diorama, dangle, faux
embossed, folded, mobile and window. With each
type, you are presented with several variations for a
range of events including Baby Announcements,
Birthday, Christmas, Congratulations, Valentines
and more. There are step-by-step instructions and
templates for the cards and for most of the
decorations (embellishments). The over 50 cards are
bright and fun. You can easily adapt the cards to
even more uses.
B3402. PUSH Paper:
30 Artists Explore the
Boundaries of Paper
Art. 2011. 176pp.
9"x7". Hardcover
$19.95
A stunning
gallery of
innovative, interesting,
and exciting work of 30 contemporary paper artists.
The pieces include cutting, sculpture, installations,
pop ups, paper toys, and more. Includes a biography
of each artist. A visual feast of paper art and craft.
Pop-Ups
ROBERT SABUDA’S pop-up books are masterful
creations. If you are new to his work, you will be
amazed. For those who already know his work, here
is a chance to fill out your collection at a savings.
Quantities are limited at these prices. More Sabuda
pop-up books on sale (There are a half dozen more
not listed here, but on the JNB website):
http://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/56/1
Save 57%
B3403. The
Christmas
Alphabet: Deluxe
Anniversary Edition
Pop-up Book by
Robert Sabuda. 2004.
14pp. 7.75"x10.25".
Hardcover $22.95.
SALE $9.98
Twenty-six alphabetical Christmas
pop-ups, each presented behind a simple
colored flap with an initial letter.
t o l l f r e e: 800-369-9598 v w e b : www.j o h n n e a l b o o k s.com
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