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Shape reaches its perfection. W At a charmed time in the develgp ment of man, in the Renaissance nam the old vein was reopened, reworked.
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6of type, though in the shape and inten~ tion of separate letters Spira is often his superior. Again the shaping of the top serifs to the u causes some perplexity to each printer in turn. Let me add that among old rinters this problem remains unsolved. N the Kelmscott golden type the serifs to this letter are diagonal, thus avoiding the aspect of an n upside down, 6 following the trend of the older scribes. To me this course reduces the apparent height of an important letter and produces a dgap moreover the skilful designer may erentiate his u from a reversed n by the termination of the last stroke and so cut through the hesi tations of the reat printers who ftc~.
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- Año de publicación2019
- ISBN 10 1332119034
- ISBN 13 9781332119035
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a passionate defense of the revival of printing in the late 19th century. The author, a major figure in the movement, argues that printing should prioritize beauty and legibility and details the challenges of type design and book production. He advocates for harmonious margins, clear spacing, and judicious use of decoration to enhance the reader's experience. The author traces the evolution of printing, highlighting the influence of Italian masters like Ienson and Venetian printers. By examining the relationship between tradition and innovation, the book invites readers to appreciate the intricate art of printing and its significance in preserving and sharing literary works. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332119035_0
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