ISBN: 9781332053797 - the development of printing as an art, vol. 2: a handbook of the exhibiton in honor of the bi-centenary of franklin's birth held at the boston public ... of the society of printers (classic reprint) (4 Ergebnisse)

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

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

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive look into the historical evolution of books, from ancient handwritten manuscripts to the development of printing and its pivotal influence on the availability of literature. The book traces how the advancement of printing drastically improved literacy rates and book accessibility, contributing to the decline of the wealthy patron system and the rise of authorship as a profession. Its historical context explores the transition from the written to the printed page, discussing the impact of this technological revolution on the production of books and their availability to the general public. The author analyzes the book's physical evolution through the emergence of different printing techniques, paper qualities, and typefaces used over centuries. These changes in book production reshaped how societies interacted with literature and education, providing a fascinating insight into the history of the dissemination of knowledge. 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.…

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