Synopsis
The Author's Printing And Publishing Assistant: Comprising Explanations Of The Process Of Printing, Preparation & Calculation Of Manuscripts, Punctuation, Choice Of Paper, Type, Binding, Illustrations, Publishing, Advertising, &C. With An Exemplipication And Description Of The Typographical Marks. This nineteenth-century manual provides a practical overview of how printed works are produced and brought to readers. It explains the division of a printing office into composing and press departments, the setting of type, spacing, and the creation of pages and sheets, and the sequence from manuscript to printed proof to final edition. Saunders discusses the relative costs of printing, the roles of proofs, author revisions, and the proper preparation of manuscripts, including pagination, one-sided copying, and uniform lines. The book surveys printing technologies of the era, including steam and hand presses, paper making, ink, stereotyping, lithography, copper-plate printing, and wood engravings, and describes the processes for preparing papers, sizing, and binding. It also covers publishing strategies and advertising, the distribution of copies, and the logistical considerations involved in bringing a book from manuscript to market. The aim is to enable authors to understand technical details and make informed decisions about publication.
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