225, [1] pages : illustrations (some color), plans ; 25 x 26 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1923
[1923]
20th century
Notes:
"Die Herausgabe dieses Werkes besorgte das Staatliche Bauhaus in Weimar und Karl Nierendorf in Köln"--Verso of title page
Date of publication taken from the record for this work in the online catalog of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
"Dieses Buch wurde in einer Auflage von 2600 Exmplaren, 2000 in deutscher, 300 in englischer und 300 in russischer Sprache hergestellt"--Colophon
According to the Bauhaus Online website, László Moholy-Nagy was responsible for the book's square format and typographical layout, and Herbert Bayer was the binding designer
AAPGRB and CHMRB each have a copy
AAPGRB copy 39088011521200 has a ms. pencil inscription in German on front free endpaper, from W. Kandinsky to W. Drewes, dated 24 Dec. 1932 "Dem lieben Herrn W. Drewes, zum Andenken an die Bauhaus-Zeit, Herzlichst, Kandinsky, 24. XII. 32." There are a few pencil markings in the margins
AAPGRB copy has laid in: 1. Printed course brochure in German, "Bauhaus Dessau, Frühjahr 1932" ([8] pages); 2. German article, "Die Austellung des 'Bauhauses' im Weimar," clipped from an unidentified 20th century newspaper ([1] page)
AAPGRB copy has the original color-printed black paperboard binding, re-backed with a black-toned Japanese paper spine (the spine was formerly repaired with burgundy book tape, with the title inked on the spine in orange). Housed together with the laid-in items in a modern linen-covered double tray box
CHMRB copy 39088019730571 is a gift from the George R. Kravis II Collection; inventory number K2011.204
CHMRB copy has been rebound in black cloth with the original color-printed front cover mounted on the front, and is housed in a black cloth slipcase with gilt-lettered spine title. Housed in a later gray paperboard box with printed paper spine. With binder's ticket on back paste-down endpaper: Bookbinder Andrew J. Laird, Berkeley, Calif.
Contents:
Das Staatliche Bauhaus -- I. Die Schule -- II. Der Bau. A. Die Werkstätten. B. Der Raum -- III. Freie Malerische und Plastische Arbeiten der Meister, Gesellen und Lehrlinge
