Hints on Imposition: An Illustrated Guide for Printer and Pressmen in the Construction of Book Forms; Also Other Matters Pertaining to Letter-Press Printing (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

T. B. Williams

9780666148513: Hints on Imposition: An Illustrated Guide for Printer and Pressmen in the Construction of Book Forms; Also Other Matters Pertaining to Letter-Press Printing (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666148511 ISBN 13: 9780666148513

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlock the art of book layout and printing with an illustrated, practical guide.

This edition presents clear, step‑by‑step guidance on imposition, margins, and register, helping printers and pressmen achieve accurate, professional results. The material stays focused on real techniques and common forms, offering usable instructions without unnecessary theory.

The book covers essential topics like gripper margins, page sizing, and the use of quoins and furniture to secure a form. It also demonstrates how to set up various page forms—from small sixteen‑page formats to forty‑page structures—with attention to margins, folding, and binding. Designed for hands‑on work, the guide provides concrete methods that improve efficiency and consistency on the press room floor.

How to measure and align margins, gripper edges, and page lengths for reliable printing results.
Practical layouts for common book forms, including thirty‑two, thirty‑six, and forty pages, with notes on folding and binding.
Tips for achieving good register, correct pagination, and safe handling of types and furniture.
Guidance on terminology, tooling, and everyday best practices used by printers.

Ideal for readers of printing, typography, or bookmaking who want a solid, work‑ready reference you can use on the job. This edition stands as a dependable companion for producing well‑imposed book forms and smoother production runs.

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