The Monotype Specimen Book of Type Faces (Classic Reprint)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

133294695X / 9781332946952

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Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century printing technology, specifically focusing on the Monotype composing machine. The author, through a detailed and informative analysis of the machine's intricate matrix system, reveals the revolutionary impact it had on the printing industry. The book delves into the mechanics of the machine, exploring its ability to create individual typefaces, leading to a near-limitless range of font combinations and typographic possibilities. Beyond its technical focus, the book also sheds light on the broader cultural and economic context of the printing industry during this era. It highlights the Monotype's role in shifting the balance of power between hand compositors and machine-based printing, ultimately changing the way printed materials were produced and consumed. The book's emphasis on the "flexible matrix system" and its ability to create both high-quality and cost-effective printing demonstrates the machine's versatility and its potential to meet the diverse needs of the printing market. The author's insights into the commercial and artistic implications of this technology provide a valuable perspective on the evolution of printing and its enduring impact on our visual world. 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.…

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Titolo
The Monotype Specimen Book of Type Faces (Classic Reprint)
Autore
Lanston Monotype Machine Company
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2018
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
133294695X
ISBN 13
9781332946952
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Hobbies and Craft

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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