The British Library Guide to Printing History and Techniques
Michael Twyman
ISBN 10: 0802081797 ISBN 13: 9780802081797
Published by Univ of Toronto Pr, 1999
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illustrated edition. 92 pages. 9.75x7.50x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0802081797
Synopsis:
Printing is generally held to be one of the most important inventions of all time and to have helped change the course of history. It can be described as a means of giving form to and multiplying graphic signs and messages, and its extraordinary social, artistic and intellectual impact derives from its technical appropriateness and adaptability.
In this authoritative introduction, Michael Twyman focuses on printing methods and techniques, from the invention of printing in the Far East and in Europe to today's digital revolution, and how they have played a part in shaping their end product.
With over 60 colour and black-and-white illustrations, The British Library Guide to Printing: History and Techniques is one of a series of titles providing accessible and lively introductions to the practical aspects of the history of books and how they are made.
About the Author:
Michael Twyman is a Professor in the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication, University of Reading.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The British Library Guide to Printing ...
Publisher: Univ of Toronto Pr
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New