The British Library Guide to Printing: History and Techniques - Couverture souple

Twyman, Michael

 
9780802081797: The British Library Guide to Printing: History and Techniques

Synopsis

Printing is generally held to be one of the most important inventions of all time and to have helped change the course of history. It can be described as a means of giving form to and multiplying graphic signs and messages, and its extraordinary social, artistic and intellectual impact derives from its technical appropriateness and adaptability.

In this authoritative introduction, Michael Twyman focuses on printing methods and techniques, from the invention of printing in the Far East and in Europe to today's digital revolution, and how they have played a part in shaping their end product.

With over 60 colour and black-and-white illustrations, The British Library Guide to Printing: History and Techniques is one of a series of titles providing accessible and lively introductions to the practical aspects of the history of books and how they are made.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

À propos de l?auteur

Michael Twyman is a Professor in the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication, University of Reading.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9780712345880: The British Library Guide to Printing: History and Techniques

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0712345884 ISBN 13 :  9780712345880
Editeur : The British Library Publishing D..., 1998
Couverture souple