Forty Centuries Of Ink - Couverture souple

Carvalho, David N

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1419120395 ISBN 13 : 9781419120398

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

Forty Centuries Of Ink is a comprehensive book by David N. Carvalho that explores the history and evolution of ink over the span of 4000 years. The book covers the various types of ink used throughout history, including ink made from plants, minerals, and animals. It also delves into the cultural significance of ink, including its use in calligraphy, art, and writing.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different era of ink history. The first section covers the early use of ink by civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. The second section explores the development of ink in Asia, including the use of ink in Chinese and Japanese calligraphy.The book also covers the impact of the printing press on ink production and the development of modern ink formulas. It discusses the use of ink in modern technology, including inkjet printers and ballpoint pens.Throughout the book, Carvalho provides detailed explanations and illustrations of the various types of ink and their uses. He also includes anecdotes and historical facts that add depth and interest to the subject matter.Overall, Forty Centuries Of Ink is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of writing and the evolution of ink. It is a comprehensive and engaging book that provides valuable insights into the cultural significance of ink throughout history.History has not given us the names of ancient ink makers; but we can believe there must have been during a period of thousands of years a great many, and that the kinds and varieties of inks were without number. Those inks which remain to us are to be found only as written with on ancient MSS.; they are of but few kinds, and in composition and appearance preserve a phenomenal identity, though belonging to countries and epochs widely separated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The unfortunate conditions surrounding the almost universal use of the oddly named commercial and with few exceptions record inks, and the so-called modern paper, is the motive for the writing of this book. The numerous color products of coal tar, now so largely employed in the preparation of ink, and the worse material utilized in the manufacture of the hardfinished writing papers, menace the future preservation of public and other records. Those who occupy official position and who can help to ameliorate this increaising evil, should begin to do so without delay. A broad England, Germany and France and at home Massachusetts and Connecticut have sought to modify these conditions by legislation and our National Treasury Department only last year, in establishing a standard for its ink, gives official recognition of these truths. There is no History of I nk; but of ink history there is a wealth of material, although historians have neglected to record information about the very substance by which they sought to keep and transmit the chronicles they most desired to preserve. From the beginning of the Christian era to the present day, Ink literature, exclusive of its etymology, chemical formulas, and methods of manufacture, has been confined to brief statements in the encyclopedias, which but repeat each other.
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Présentation de l'éditeur

It all started forty centuries ago: the genesis of Ink.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1419120395
• ISBN 13: 9781419120398
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 264
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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