A practical, hands-on guide to the fundamentals of printing for beginners and vocational students.
This reference presents a systematic overview of the art and craft of printing, built for apprentices and students in shop classes. It gathers essential principles and real-world details that form a solid foundation for a printing vocation, from historic development to modern techniques and materials. The book covers how printing fits into daily shop work and how students can build useful, transferable skills.
- Core topics from type and spacing to layouts, borders, and proofs, with practical guidance for shop work
- Foundations of advertising design, color use, and typography, plus how to plan and execute projects
- Hands-on exercises, project ideas, and reading suggestions that connect classroom lessons to real printing tasks
- Historical context, equipment basics, and references to respected journals and standard practices
Ideal for readers starting a career in printing or studying the trade, and for classrooms that want a structured, applied text to support hands-on learning.