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This book explores the ways the lives, and very identities, of proofreaders from the mid-19th century onwards were shaped by the written word, their craft, and the writers whose work passed through their hands. The author reveals the often-unseen hand of these guardians of the written word and illustrates how, in a pre-digital age, they played a vital role not only in ensuring accuracy but also in preserving the nuances and meanings that might otherwise have been lost. Their careful work has influenced everything from the way our language is structured to how we perceive the written word. Delving into the daily lives of largely forgotten editors, proofreaders, and compositors, this book contributes to the growing field of book history and sheds light on the fascinating process of preparing books for publication during an age of immense social and technological change.
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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".
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Pens and Types: Or, Hints and Helps for Those Who Write, Print, or Read
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the ways the lives, and very identities, of proofreaders from the mid-19th century onwards were shaped by the written word, their craft, and the writers whose work passed through their hands. The author reveals the often-unseen hand of these guardians of the written word and illustrates how, in a pre-digital age, they played a vital role not only in ensuring accuracy but also in preserving the nuances and meanings that might otherwise have been lost. Their careful work has influenced everything from the way our language is structured to how we perceive the written word. Delving into the daily lives of largely forgotten editors, proofreaders, and compositors, this book contributes to the growing field of book history and sheds light on the fascinating process of preparing books for publication during an age of immense social and technological change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333637231_0
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