Boardley, John

Typographic Firsts: Adventures in Early Printing

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ISBN 13:
9781851244737
author:
Boardley, John
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Bodleian Library
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
24.8 x 19.1 centimetres (0.94 kg
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Design, Graphic Arts,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£25.22

Description

The evolution of printed books began with the invention of moveable type in Europe. Johannes Gutenberg's innovation paved the way for subsequent printers and publishers to refine their craft, leading to significant advancements in typography and design. The illustrated examples within Typographic Firsts showcase the influences and innovations that shaped the Western typographic canon during the Renaissance. From polychromatic printing to woodcut illustrations, these early techniques laid the groundwork for the modern book. This book explores how a combination of technological innovation and happenstance led to the development of standard design conventions in the printed book. The book delves into various aspects of early printing, including title pages, maps, gold printing, and colour printing, providing insight into the creative solutions employed by pioneers in the field.

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