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Le Livre, Sa Technique, Son Architecture, written by Marius Audin and originally published in 1921, is a seminal work on the art and craft of bookmaking. This detailed study delves into the technical aspects of book production, exploring everything from typography and layout to binding and illustration. Audin's meticulous approach provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the book as both a functional object and a work of art. The book offers insights into the historical development of book design, examining how techniques and aesthetics have evolved over time. It is an invaluable resource for designers, bibliophiles, and anyone interested in the rich history of the printed word. This edition preserves the original French text, allowing readers to appreciate Audin's nuanced prose and expert knowledge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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