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278. Ornaments: Fry and Steele's Specimen, London, 1795 279. Transitional Types: Caslon Specimen, London, 1798.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1333685459
- ISBN 13 9781333685454
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages699
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed examination of printing types across Europe from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The author delves into the history, evolution, and use of various fonts, exploring the rise and fall of different styles and the influence of prominent printers and type foundries. The book highlights the shift in printing dominance from France to the Netherlands, emphasizing the remarkable contributions of Christophe Plantin and the Elzevir family. The narrative examines the interplay between typographic innovation and the broader cultural and religious landscape, showing how printing techniques reflected evolving aesthetic sensibilities, scholarly trends, and the political climate of the era. The book also explores the economic and social aspects of the printing industry, including the role of censorship, labor conditions, and the evolving relationship between printers, publishers, and patrons. Through its examination of these pivotal figures and developments, the book offers a rich tapestry of insights into the evolution of printing as a craft and its impact on the dissemination of knowledge, art, and literature across centuries. 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 # 9781333685454_0
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