The 1954 'Sketchbooks' Publication by Fernando Zóbel at the Juan March Institute

This entry details 'Sketchbooks,' a 1954 publication from the Fernando Zóbel Library. It features 80 pages of printed drawings and 30 pages of text, with a cover designed by Fernando Zóbel himself.

This record pertains to 'Sketchbooks,' a significant publication from the Fernando Zóbel Library collection, dated 1954. The work comprises 80 pages dedicated to printed drawings and an additional 30 pages of printed text, utilizing Caledonia characters on 80-pound offset paper. The edition was produced in a print run of 1,000 copies, with a special release of 15 presentation copies bound in hand-woven Philippine fabric. The cover design, a distinct element of this publication, was created by Fernando Zóbel himself, incorporating motifs from his personal signature and ex-libris. The physical description highlights the binding as a loose cover, emphasizing the artistic and intentional design of the item. The publication is noted for its dedication 'For Jim and Reed' on page [5]. It was published in Manila, with typography by Tirso Obispo, and printed by Carmelo & Bauermann. The photographer credited is Napoleón C. Jamir, with editors José Roxas and R. Zulueta da Costa. 'Sketchbooks' is categorized within 'Illustrated Books' and 'Dedicated' genres, and it is primarily in English. The subject matter is broadly related to Drawing, Art, and Artist's Books, with a geographical focus on the Philippines and a temporal classification within the 20th century. The content is available for private use, teaching, or research, though commercial reproduction requires authorization.