Reproducing an original work by designer Pierre Legrain (1889-1929), this cover brings a sense of movement to the heavy geometric elements of its Art Deco influence.<\#13><\e><\e>Legrain was a key figure in early 20th-century French bookbinding but began his career in illus<\h>tration, theatre design and cabinetmaking. 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 Doucet-s impressive library. Adopting an attitude of experimentation, Doucet encouraged Legrain to be -freely inspired by contemporary artists- vibrantly coloured mosaics, bold play with geometric forms and straight-lined bands.-<\#13><\e><\e>Legrain-s works, often using exotic materials, have revolutionized the relatively staid world of book<\h>binding, finding their way into the collections of art and architecture enthusiasts around the world. This modern mosaic design is now pr
