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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
First published in 1897, this is one of many books written by the
technical journalist John Southward (1840 1902), one of the most
prolific writers on printing in the nineteenth century. As the
title indicates, Southward is primarily concerned with the
development and progress of printing. Here he takes a thoroughly
practical approach, surveying the different methods of printing and
considering the improvements made in printing advertisements, books
and newspapers, as well as to the different stages of the printing
process itself. Southward's prose is clear and precise, and his
style changes seamlessly from a narrative account of printing
history to more instructional descriptions of printing methods. The
book contains numerous illustrations and diagrams, and the pages
are all lavishly decorated. This is a beautiful book, a thoroughly
comprehensive account of the history and processes of printing from
one of the leading nineteenth-century authorities on the subject.
The son of a Liverpool-based printer, John Southward (1840-1902)
was a prolific writer and editor of books on the subject. He edited
the Printers' Register from 1886 to 1890, and his Modern Printing:
A Handbook remained a standard work for apprentice printers and
compositors well into the twentieth century. This dictionary of
terms employed in printing offices was one of his earlier works,
initially issued as a monthly serial within the Printers' Register.
The resulting high demand led to the publication of a second
edition in book format in 1875. Painstakingly compiled, it covers
the history and practice of typography, and gives references to
other works where further information can be found. Over a century
later, the technology and terminology of typesetting and printing
have undergone enormous changes, but this book remains a
fascinating snapshot of the British printing industry in the
mid-to-late nineteenth century.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
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