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beau livre grand format [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
  • Publication and Bookselling
DEF

an oversized, expensive, and richly illustrated book usually dealing with a specialized subject and designed for display on a coffee table or like. (Barnhart Dict. of New Words Since 1963)

DEF

on a specific subject, with lush illustrations usually placed in view

OBS

A large, lavishly produced book with many illustrations and, often, an inferior text, esp. one for ostentatious display as on a coffee table.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
  • Édition et librairie
CONT

Cette manifestation devrait aider les professionnels (...) de l'édition d'art à sortir du ghetto du livre-cadeau.

Spanish

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