The Practice of Typography : A Treatise on the Processes of Type-Making, the Point System, the Names, Sizes, Styles and Prices of Plain Printing Types (Classic Reprint)

Theodore Low de Vinne

ISBN 10: 1331914949 / ISBN 13: 9781331914945

Published by Forgotten Books Jan 2019, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Practice of Typography : A Treatise on the Processes of Type-Making, the Point System, the Names, Sizes, Styles and Prices of Plain Printing Types (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Jan 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331914949
• ISBN 13: 9781331914945
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 21D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1131 grams

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Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive compendium of various typefaces used in printing, presenting a historical survey of the evolution of printing technologies and the tools and materials used in the craft. It begins by introducing the processes involved in creating printing types, including punch-cutting, fitting-up, electrotyping, mould-making, and type-casting, before exploring in detail the names, sizes, and styles of types, as well as their classification and pricing. The author delves into the development of large types, wood types, and the use of the pantograph and punch-cutting machines, highlighting intriguing historical styles of plain type. This book is an essential guide for those seeking to expand their knowledge of printing and typography, offering insights into the intricacies and history of the craft.