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A Short History of the Printed Word

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David R. Godine Publisher, 1980 - 244 pages
This 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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Avis d'utilisateur  - Joey H. - Goodreads

This was a pleasant surprise. For a textbook on a subject in which I have little to no interest, this was shockingly readable. I had no problem reading it cover-to-cover, which is likely a credit to ... Consulter l'avis complet

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Avis d'utilisateur  - Deborah - Goodreads

Excellent Book on the history of books, paper, and printing. This was the text used during my History of Books and Printing class in Grad School and it is so informational in a very readable and ... Consulter l'avis complet

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