The Art of the Book: A Review of Some Recent European and American Work in Typography, Page Decoration and Binding (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Holme

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265445310 ISBN 13: 9780265445310

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the pioneers who transformed printing history and the tools that shaped books we read today.

This concise exploration highlights Andrew Campbell’s inventions, including the two‑revolution press and the idea of using a hard packing to boost speed and print quality. It explains how these innovations changed Newsprint presses and the trade, along with other key contributions that helped define modern printing.

The excerpt presents a clear, practical view of how early machines evolved and why Campbell’s ideas mattered. It stays focused on the premise of invention, engineering, and the practical outcomes for printers and publishers.

• Learn how the two‑revolution press became a standard in the industry
• Understand the shift from rubber blankets to hard packing in printing surfaces
• See how front fly delivery improved the handling of printed sheets
• Explore early histories and the people behind these advancements

Ideal for readers curious about the history of printing and the people who helped shape the book as we know it.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265445310
• ISBN 13: 9780265445310
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288