Also sprach Zarathustra; ein Buch für Alle und Keinen
Artist: Henry van de Velde (Belgian, 1863-1957)
Publisher: Insel-Verlag, Leipzig, 1908
Printer: W. Drugulin, Leipzig
Author: Friedrich Nietzsche (German, 1844-1900)
Date: 1908
Dimensions:
book: 14 3/4 x 10 x 1 1/4 in. (375 x 254 x 32mm)
page: 14 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (368 x 244mm)
Medium: Reproductions: line block reproductions of drawings in gold and maroon
Text: letterpress
Paper: cream laid paper, watermarked
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Object number: 1979.43
Label Text:Van de Velde's designs were much admired in Germany. This publication is his most monumental achievement in book design. The bold, abstract, art nouveau design was enriched by the dramatic printing in reddish-purple and gold.
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