The Letter-Press Printer - A Complete Guide to the Art of Printing: Including an Introductory Essay by William Morris

A classic guide to the art of printing, covering the intricate mechanical operations and fascinating history of the letter press.

First published in 1876, this comprehensive manual is a useful and instructive guide to letter-press printing. Covering a variety of printed products, such as newspapers and books, Joseph Gould gives an extensive overview of this forgotten art.

The chapters featured in this volume include:

• Names of Various Sizes of Books

• Diagrams of Impositions

• Music Composition

• Casting off Copy

• Colour Printing

• Greek and Hebrew

• Printers' Correction Marks

Old Hand Books is proudly republishing this volume in a new edition, featuring an introduction on the history of letter-press printing and typography by John Southward.

© 2011 Old Hand Books (Е-книга): 9781446547809

Дата на излизане

Е-книга: 23 март 2011 г.