Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0366202596 ISBN 13: 9780366202591
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive and meticulous analysis of the life and work of Jean de Westphalie, a prominent figure in the early days of printing. It traces his journey from his uncertain beginnings in Westphalia to his significant contributions to the art of printing in the Netherlands, particularly in the city of Louvain. The author meticulously examines Westphalie's printing practices, techniques, and the evolution of his craft through careful examination of over 80 authentic editions attributed to him. This in-depth study sheds light on the development of printing technology during the 15th century and offers valuable insights into the role of early printers in shaping the dissemination of knowledge and ideas. 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.