The Invention of Typography by Frederick W. Hamilton

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Author Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William), 1860-1940
LoC No. 19001889
Title The Invention of Typography
A Brief Sketch of the Invention of Printing and How it Came About
Original Publication United States: United Typothetae of America,1918.
Series Title Typographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VIII, no. 50
Credits Richard Tonsing, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Invention of Typography" by Frederick W. Hamilton is a historical account published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1918. This book explores the significant development of printing technology, specifically the invention of movable type and its impact on society. It delves into the conditions leading to the invention, various claims about who invented typography, and the early methods and materials utilized by the first printers. The content of the book outlines the pressing need for a new method of book production in the 15th century due to the increasing demand for knowledge and literature amid the Renaissance. Hamilton discusses figures such as John Gutenberg and Lourens Coster, offering insight into their contributions and the controversies surrounding the invention of typography. He highlights how printing evolved from block printing to movable types, the challenges faced by early printers, and how innovations in materials and techniques led to the production of books that could disseminate knowledge more efficiently and widely. Through a careful examination of historical evidence, Hamilton provides a nuanced perspective on the milestones in the development of printing, emphasizing its transformative role in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Printing -- History -- Origin and antecedents
Category Text
EBook-No. 67471
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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