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This title in other formats:A Short History of the Printed Wordby Warren Chappell
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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.
Book News Annotation:Canadian typographer and book designer Bringhurst updates Chappell's
(1904-91) history, which was published by the New York Times in 1970.
Chappell was a type and book designer and author. Bringhurst
incorporates not only the digital revolution of the past two decades,
but also new typographical research on the history of the printed
word.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:This work makes plain the evolution, impact and development of the printed word as we know it. Covering the earliest forms of the letters of the alphabet, to graphic technology today, this revised edition should appeal to designers, students and typophiles. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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