A Practical Manual of Typography and Reference Book for Printers : Specially Prepared as a Text for Technical Classes in Typography, a List of Technical Questions Calculated to Draw Out the Information of the Student Is Appende (Classic Reprint)

Arthur Oldfield

ISBN 10: 1332180353 / ISBN 13: 9781332180356

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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• Title: A Practical Manual of Typography and Reference Book for Printers : Specially Prepared as a Text for Technical Classes in Typography, a List of Technical Questions Calculated to Draw Out the Information of the Student Is Appende (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332180353
• ISBN 13: 9781332180356
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
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Synopsis

This book provides a practical guide to typography, encompassing every aspect related to letterpress printing. It presents theory and principles that help readers understand why and how things are done correctly in the field. Topics include materials such as frames, sticks, and galleys; composition and distribution; correcting and reading; and bookwork, from preliminary matter to index. The author aims to impart sound general principles rather than minute details of practice, recognizing that experience in a printing office is essential for true mastery. This book is a valuable resource for students, apprentices, journeymen, and anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of typography. Its insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the craft and its significance in the world of communication.