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Thus writing about book making in this period is a very difficultbut a very interestingtask. The 20th century art book is an excellent companion and serves as a wonderful reference book to the world of contemporary art. Thats quite a difference from the earlier art movements of the 20th century caught up on the spirit of progress, innovation, hope for the future, idealistic mindset before the war. In many ways it could be argued that the artists book is the quintessential 20th century artform.
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