Moutarde (Shape Shift) Midi Unlined Journal

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Reproducing an original work by designer Pierre Legrain (18891929), this cover brings a sense of movement to the heavy geometric elements of its Art Deco influence.Legrain was a key figure in early 20th-century French bookbinding. After leaving the French Army in 1916, Legrain became recognized for his eye for design and was commissioned by Jacques Doucet, a French bibliophile and collector, to create unique bindings for Doucets impressive library. Adopting an attitude of experimentation, Doucet encouraged Legrain to be freely inspired by contem<\h>porary artists vibrantly coloured mosaics, bold play with geometric forms and straight-lined bands.