Book DescriptionPhilip Hofer, who founded the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts in the Houghton Library, was a curator and collector of great zeal and singular taste In this exhibition catalogue his successor, Eleanor Garvey, explores the rich legacy Hofer bequeathed to Harvard: extraordinary manuscripts, writing manuals, illustrated ожюэо books, and examples of fine and unusual printing The objects of Hofer's fancy constitute a teaching collection and a scholarly resource of the highest kind They also justify the reputation he earned over a long and unique career as the "Prince of the Eye " Philip Hofer, who founded the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts in the Houghton Library, was a curator and collector of great zeal and singular taste In this exhibition catalogue his successor, Eleanor Garvey, explores the rich legacy Hofer bequeathed to Harvard: extraordinary manuscripts, writing manuals, illustrated books, and examples of fine and unusual printing The objects of Hofer's fancy constitute a teaching collection and a scholarly resource of the highest kind They also justify the reputation he earned over a long and unique career as the "Prince of the Eye " In this exhibition catalogue, Philip Hofer's successor, Eleanor Garvey,explores the rich legacy he bequeathed to Harvard: extraordinary manuscripts, writing manuals, illustrated books, and examples of fine and unusual printing The objects of Hofer's fancy constitute a teaching collection and a scholarly resource of the highest kind.  Кудр2005 г 218 стр ISBN 0914630032.