The books of the Doves Press formed a key stage in the development of modern book design. This text offers a full account of the first and most famous private press of the 20th century. Cobden-Sanderson's stormy partnership with Emery Walker is recounted, including the final episode when Cobden-Sanderson threw the Doves type into the River Thames to prevent it going to Walker after his death. A full bibliography of the books and papers printed at the Doves Press is included, as well as a list of all the ephemeral items.
- ISBN10 0712347089
- ISBN13 9780712347082
- Publish Date 1 March 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 November 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher British Library Publishing
- Imprint The British Library Publishing Division
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 272
- Language English