Isbn: 9781331914945 - the practice of typography: a treatise on the processes of type-making, the point system, the names, sizes, styles and prices of plain printing types (classic reprint) (5 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive compendium of various typefaces used in printing, presenting a historical survey of the evolution of printing technologies and the tools and materials used in the craft. It begins by introducing the processes involved in creating printing types, including punch-cutting, fitting-up, electrotyping, mould-making, and type-casting, before exploring in detail the names, sizes, and styles of types, as well as their classification and pricing. The author delves into the development of large types, wood types, and the use of the pantograph and punch-cutting machines, highlighting intriguing historical styles of plain type. This book is an essential guide for those seeking to expand their knowledge of printing and typography, offering insights into the intricacies and history of the craft. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 406 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.