Excerpt from The Invention of Printing: A Collection of Facts and Opinions
A failure to present accurate illustrations of early printing is not tlte fault of modern autliorities. Many of tlzem are full of fac-similes bearing tbe marbs of minute and conscientious care; but tbey are in foreign languages, and are seldom found in our largest American libraries. Tbere are, it is true, a few boobs in E nglisle on early printing wbicb leave accurate fac similes; but bigli prices and limited editions put tlzem out of tlie reaclt of tlze ordinary boob-buyer. Tltey were written by and for librarians only. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com 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.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of printing, exploring the different methods that have been used to transfer words and images onto paper. The author takes us on a journey through time, beginning with ancient methods of stamping and engraving, all the way to the development of printing with ink. We discover the critical role that xylography, the art of engraving on wood, played in the evolution of printing, as well as the crucial invention of movable type, which revolutionized the dissemination of knowledge. The book also examines the rivalry and controversies surrounding the invention of printing, highlighting the competing claims of individuals like Coster and Gutenberg. The author delves into the social and intellectual context in which printing emerged, emphasizing the growing demand for books and the desire for self - education that existed in the Middle Ages. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the development of printing, revealing the intricate interplay of technology, culture, and human ingenuity that led to this transformative invention. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331902485_0
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