A Short History of the Printed WordThis classic book will inform the layman and delight the typophile. Here is the history of printing from the earliest alphabets, through the evolution of the printing press, the contributions of great printers and typographers, and twentieth century graphic technology. A new chapter by Robert Bringhurst takes up this short history where Chappell leaves off, covering the most recent developments in the printed word. Over 200 illustrations, appear throughout this lively narrative. |
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... examples we have are much later , from the ninth century . A very interesting example of Asian wood - block printing is of Japanese origin- the Dharani Scrolls , from the year 770. They were produced at the command of the Empress ...
... examples we have are much later , from the ninth century . A very interesting example of Asian wood - block printing is of Japanese origin- the Dharani Scrolls , from the year 770. They were produced at the command of the Empress ...
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... examples of anatomical drawing and are used in several manuals for artists . The Tory Influence in France The influence ... example of his style is Pireneüs & les Mufes . La Mor , Composé cy. [ 23 ] Vesalius . De Humani Corporis Fabrica ...
... examples of anatomical drawing and are used in several manuals for artists . The Tory Influence in France The influence ... example of his style is Pireneüs & les Mufes . La Mor , Composé cy. [ 23 ] Vesalius . De Humani Corporis Fabrica ...
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... example . Another press with small facilities that issued some of the note- worthy printing examples of the twenties was Dr. Wiegand's Bremer Press . The decoration for his publications was in the form of initials designed by Anna ...
... example . Another press with small facilities that issued some of the note- worthy printing examples of the twenties was Dr. Wiegand's Bremer Press . The decoration for his publications was in the form of initials designed by Anna ...
Contents
Cutting and Casting | 38 |
14401500 | 59 |
The Seventeenth Century | 111 |
Copyright | |
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