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The book offers a thorough exploration of typography's history, detailing its evolution from the invention of the printing press to late 19th-century techniques. Divided into three parts, it covers historical developments, design principles, and essays on various typography-related topics, including international influences and advertising. Jacobi enhances the text with detailed illustrations, making it a valuable resource for printers and designers. Engaging and accessible, this work is essential for anyone interested in the art and science of printing.
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Gesta Typographica, Charles Thomas Jacobi
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Gesta Typographica
- Subtitle
- Or A Medley For Printers And Others (1897)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Thomas Jacobi
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9781436858526
- Category
- Fine art
- Description
- The book offers a thorough exploration of typography's history, detailing its evolution from the invention of the printing press to late 19th-century techniques. Divided into three parts, it covers historical developments, design principles, and essays on various typography-related topics, including international influences and advertising. Jacobi enhances the text with detailed illustrations, making it a valuable resource for printers and designers. Engaging and accessible, this work is essential for anyone interested in the art and science of printing.