Dictionary of Typography and its Accessory Arts (Cambridge Library Collection - Printing and Publishing History) (Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries)

Dictionary of Typography and its Accessory Arts (Cambridge Library Collection - Printing and Publishing History) (Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries)

by Southward John (Author)

Synopsis

The son of a Liverpool-based printer, John Southward (1840-1902) was a prolific writer and editor of books on the subject. He edited the Printers' Register from 1886 to 1890, and his Modern Printing: A Handbook remained a standard work for apprentice printers and compositors well into the twentieth century. This dictionary of terms employed in printing offices was one of his earlier works, initially issued as a monthly serial within the Printers' Register. The resulting high demand led to the publication of a second edition in book format in 1875. Painstakingly compiled, it covers the history and practice of typography, and gives references to other works where further information can be found. Over a century later, the technology and terminology of typesetting and printing have undergone enormous changes, but this book remains a fascinating snapshot of the British printing industry in the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 200
Edition: 1
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 04 Mar 2010

ISBN 10: 1108009069
ISBN 13: 9781108009065
Book Overview: A dictionary of printing terms, covering the history and practice of typography up to the mid-nineteenth century.