by Michelle Lovric (Author)
A romantic, interactive gift book with facsimiles of real letters and quotations from five centuries of real-life love letters. These are arranged thematically tracing the natural history of romantic love from the first Revelation to full-fired Passion , with Adoration , Propositions , Hesitation and Supplication along the way, followed by Possession , Celebration , Felicitations and Domestication . The experience of opening a real love letter for the first time is recreated - envelopes and packets contain facsimiles of real love letters from eloquent lovers. Textured papers, Victorian paintings, lithographs and line drawings complement the design.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 01 Feb 1996
ISBN 10: 0297834568
ISBN 13: 9780297834564