Pens and Types: Or Hints and Helps for Those Who Write, Print, Read, Teach, or Learn (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Benjamin Drew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048427600X ISBN 13: 9780484276009

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the craft of writing and printing with time-tested guidance.

Pens and Types offers practical, hands-on advice for editors, writers, teachers, and students who shape the reading experience. This edition distills proven techniques for clear, accurate, and professional prose in one authoritative reference.

This practical volume covers the daily realities of producing reading matter. It explains common sources of errors, from illegible handwriting to confusing punctuation, and it provides concrete rules and sample illustrations you can apply right away. Tailored for printers, proofreaders, authors, and instructors, it helps you sharpen your craft without overwhelming you with jargon.

• Step-by-step guidance on writing for the press and proofreading
• Rules and examples for punctuation, capitalization, and orthography
• Illustrative notes on common typographical pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Tips that make your text more readable and publication-ready

Ideal for students, teachers, editors, and anyone involved in producing printed matter, this book is a reliable companion in classrooms, libraries, and publishing offices.

About this title

About the Author

Benjamin Drew (1812-1903) was an American abolitionist from Boston whose work was made possible thanks to the support of the Canadian Anti-Slavery Society and John P. Jewett, a renowned anti-slavery sympathizer from Boston who had unexpectedly reaped a fortune from publishing "Uncle Tom's Cabin in 1852".

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048427600X
• ISBN 13: 9780484276009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 226