Thomas Bird Mosher

"Mosher was one of America's most original and controversial publishers, denounced as "literary pirate" by some, yet praised as "Prince of Publishers" by others. This revealing work unravels the unique publishing story behind the piracy slanders and more." "This study not only provides abundant new primary research, including new evidence on royalties paid, but also presents its contents in a novel way. An overview with tables and graphs and a set of appendices cross-referenced with the primary bibliography, now augmented with two checklists of publications by Mosher's "successors"." "The opening section is particularly useful in clearly presenting the various series, privately printed books, and books printed on vellum. The full color illustrated section on binding adds yet another dimension showing the respect Mosher's imprints command. Acclaims and criticisms of Mosher's publishing balance the record. A descriptive index, and an annotated and cross-referenced bibliography on Mosher himself, round out this work's strengths." "Bishop's work is recommended for literary scholars, students of literature, libraries, special collections departments, bibliographers, graphic arts historians, collectors, rare book dealers, and to all book lovers interested in the history of the book."--Jacket.