How the Other Half Lives by Jacob A. Riis, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. Published in 1890, Jacob Riis's pioneering work of photojournalism exposed the squalid conditions of New York's tenements to the rest of America. Using the new technique of flash photography, he documented overcrowded rooms, sweatshops and street children of the Lower East Side. It spurred housing reform and influenced a young Theodore Roosevelt.
About this leather-bound edition
Each copy is bound by hand in genuine leather over sturdy boards, with decorative tooling and gold-tone foil lettering on the spine. Natural variation in grain, shade and foil impression is part of the character of every handmade book, so no two copies are exactly alike.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: How the Other Half Lives
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Author: Jacob A. Riis
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: History
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
Built to sit on a study shelf for years, it makes a distinguished gift for anyone who loves serious reading.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.
