All the Beauty at Hand

A Brief History of Hirmer Publishers

Founded in 1948, Hirmer Publishers soon established a name for art books produced to the highest standards. Over the past decade they have become equally well-known in English-speaking countries, with a reputation as one of the most prestigious publishers in this field. This survey of English titles from 2010 to 2020 encompasses a wealth of subjects across the centuries, from antiquity to the modern age.

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This bibliophile publication documents Hirmer Publishers’ English program from 2010 to 2020. During that period, more than 500 English-language titles were issued under its imprint. True to its motto—“art books that set standards”—the house continues to place itself in the service of art and to be committed to the highest quality. A book about book makers and booksellers, about the art of the book and art in books, about museum partnerships and author loyalty.

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Ed. Thomas Zuhr

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Contributions by Aenne und Albert Hirmer, Gottfried Knapp, Michael Krüger, Niklas Maak, Thomas Zuhr

144 pages, 250 colour illustrations
22 x 27.5 cm, hardcover

ISBN: 978-3-7774-2618-1

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Bibliography, publisher bibliography, publisher history, chronicle, publisher chronicle

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