George W. Jones: Printer Laureate

Published by Mark Batty Publisher, West New York, NJ, 2005

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First American Edition. octavo, cloth in dust jacket. 128pp. Mark Batty Publisher, This book provides the first extensive review of the life and work of George W. Jones (1860-1942) and fills an important gap in the literature of graphic design and printing history. He was one of the most respected and celebrated fine printers of his generation, producing books for notable publishers such as the Limited Editions Club and the Nonesuch Press. Jones entered the printing industry as an apprentice in 1873, and became an independent printer and publisher in London in 1883. In 1911 he established the venture known famously as the Sign of the Dolphin. Jones was appointed the printing advisor to the Linotype organization in 1921, where he was directly responsible for the creation of a number of distinguished typefaces for linecasting, including Granjon, Estienne, Baskerville,a nd Georgian. Jones spent time in the United States and had close contact with leading contemporaries such as William Rudge, Bruce Rogers, W. A. Dwiggins, and others. With more than 40 illustrations, including 8 pages in color. New.…

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Title
George W. Jones: Printer Laureate
Author
WALLIS, Lawrence W.
Publisher
Mark Batty Publisher, West New York, NJ
Publication year
2005
Condition
New.
Binding
octavo, cloth in dust jacket
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First American Edition.
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