Excerpt from How to Figure Type Composition by Known Factors: A New, Easy, and Labor-Saving Method of Finding the Number of Ems in Any Form of Type Matter; Also Reference Tables, Weight of Linotype Composition, and Other Information of Value to Printers, Publishers, and Printing Buyers
Besides, and to give the printer and printing buyer still less reason to waste energy on calculations, a series of reference tables have been appended showing the number of ems in nearly every type page imaginable in all type bodies in common use. These tables have been arranged in such a manner that no matter how many type bodies a page or galley contains, the actual number Of ems in such page or galley can be determined with as much ease and as quickly as if the page or galley had contained a single type body.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a groundbreaking method for calculating the number of ems in any form of type matter, a calculation that has long been a tedious and complex task for printers and publishers. The author, an expert in printing, presents a simple, practical, and reliable system that eliminates the need for guesswork and time-consuming calculations. The book provides reference tables that show the number of ems in nearly every type page imaginable, making the process even easier. The author also delves into the history and significance of type composition, providing a deeper understanding of the subject for those interested in the printing process. The book's clear explanations and innovative method will revolutionize the way printers and publishers calculate type composition, saving them valuable time and ensuring accuracy. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332894833_0
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