Review: A Short History of the Printed Word
Avis de journaliste - Kirkus ReviewsThe well-known illustrator, type designer and typographer addresses himself to the layman and beginning student, treating of styles, individual contributions, technical developments and associated matters (from newspapers and other periodicals to censorship) simply and succinctly but with no want of discriminating judgment; scant attention is paid, however, to aspects of printing since 1940.
Review: A Short History of the Printed Word
Avis d'utilisateur - Joey H. - GoodreadsThis 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
Review: A Short History of the Printed Word
Avis d'utilisateur - Deborah - GoodreadsExcellent 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
Review: A Short History of the Printed Word
Avis d'utilisateur - Lewis Weinstein - GoodreadsThis well-written history was a quite useful source for me when writing my first novel, THE HERETIC, where my Jewish converso characters meet with Gutenberg, learn how to make a printing press and type, and become the earliest printers in 15th century Spain. The Heretic Consulter l'avis complet
Review: A Short History of the Printed Word
Avis d'utilisateur - Karen - GoodreadsBeautifully written and designed. Excellent illustrations. By God, this book made me want to jump up and cut type! I read this for a class in the history of writing, and I enjoyed it. I wish the ... Consulter l'avis complet
Review: A Short History of the Printed Word
Avis d'utilisateur - Jessie - GoodreadsI thought this would describe HOW the printed word has evolved over time - the mechanics of printing and typography. But it really just focuses on the WHO and the WHERE - who the major typographers ... Consulter l'avis complet
Review: A Short History of the Printed Word
Avis d'utilisateur - Jennybeast - GoodreadsThis is THE book for printing history. Why had I never heard of it before? Why? why? It's excellently concise, well exampled and very readable. THE book. Consulter l'avis complet
Review: A Short History of the Printed Word (Nonpareil books)
Avis d'utilisateur - Chris Lockhart - GoodreadsA very fast and interesting read, though somewhat dense. Chappell moves through the history of printing fairly quickly. Information is arranged chronologically and logically, in order to tell the ... Consulter l'avis complet
Review: A Short History of the Printed Word
Avis d'utilisateur - B-MO - GoodreadsLike another reviewer, I felt the author droped a lot of names and dates....history, but very little analysis of the history.... I feel like I have a greater understanding of why type has certain ... Consulter l'avis complet
