In the style or manner of Grolier; characteristic of fine, ornate bookbinding and book collecting with elegant aesthetic qualities.
From 'Grolier' plus '-esque,' a suffix meaning 'in the style of' or 'resembling,' creating an adjective that describes things reminiscent of Grolier's elegant book aesthetic.
Adding '-esque' to Grolier's name created a sophisticated way for collectors to describe books with similar beauty and care—it's how language builds new adjectives from historical figures!
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