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From gutenberg to open type

An authoritative history of the printed letter, "From Guttenberg to Open Type" draws together the histories of typography and printing in this robustly illustrated volume. The manufacture, development, and use of type has always been dependent upon the evolving mechanics of putting ink onto paper. This book brings to life the dramatic changes in both printing and typography through the ages. Every page is beautifully illustrated to bring the text to life; historical paintings, engravings, and photographs give a visual context to the different eras of type design and print. This history is an excellent doorway into the world of typography for anyone interested in the printed word. It is also vitally important for anyone who works with type and knows that it is essential to understand the history of letterforms to use type creatively. -- From publisher's description.

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686.224 Dod f

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Lewes : Hartley & Marks., 2006

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English

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9780881792102

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686.224

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TYPE, PRINTING, LAYOUT
Type and type-founding

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