The Development of Printing as an Art, Vol. 2 : A Handbook of the Exhibiton in Honor of the Bi-Centenary of Franklin's Birth Held at the Boston Public Library Under the Auspices of the Society of Printers (Classic Reprint)

Society Of Printers

ISBN 10: 1332053793 / ISBN 13: 9781332053797

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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• Title: The Development of Printing as an Art, Vol. 2 : A Handbook of the Exhibiton in Honor of the Bi-Centenary of Franklin's Birth Held at the Boston Public Library Under the Auspices of the Society of Printers (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332053793
• ISBN 13: 9781332053797
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive look into the historical evolution of books, from ancient handwritten manuscripts to the development of printing and its pivotal influence on the availability of literature. The book traces how the advancement of printing drastically improved literacy rates and book accessibility, contributing to the decline of the wealthy patron system and the rise of authorship as a profession. Its historical context explores the transition from the written to the printed page, discussing the impact of this technological revolution on the production of books and their availability to the general public. The author analyzes the book's physical evolution through the emergence of different printing techniques, paper qualities, and typefaces used over centuries. These changes in book production reshaped how societies interacted with literature and education, providing a fascinating insight into the history of the dissemination of knowledge.