Från Sten till Bokmärke 1796 - idag, publ.2008.

Explore the fascinating history of bookmarks, from their humble beginnings to today's coveted collectibles. In the book "From Stone to Bookmark", written by Torleif and Karin Steinsson, you are invited into a world full of nostalgia, beautiful images, and history. This book takes you through over two centuries of development, with detailed descriptions of printers' signatures, publishers, and the iconic images that adorned children's albums and adult collections.

The content of the book provides a thorough overview of bookmark production with illustrations from different eras, the expansion of the collectors' market, and how the advertising world utilized this medium. You will gain insights into everything from lithographs to embossing and the various companies behind the design of bookmarks. Colorful and meticulously reproduced examples of bookmarks make this a treasure trove for all collectors and history enthusiasts.

This book is a must-have for collectors and nostalgists who want to understand the cultural value and art behind bookmarks.