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A Short History Of The Printed Word by Warren Chappell

calderinv's review against another edition

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4.0

A comprehensive and fluid history of the printing of books and the evolution of typography. Chappell and Bringhurst write about the subject with a fervor and devotion that is inspiring.

gullyer's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

1.0

Very dry. I would suggest Steinberg instead.

quelbell's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

4.0

jennybeastie's review against another edition

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5.0

This is THE book for printing history. Why had I never heard of it before? Why? why?

It's excellently concise, well exampled and very readable. THE book.

thescottcoffey's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

4.5

This book clearly and succinctly sums up the history of printing, as well as the various processes used and the evolution of typefaces from Gutenberg to now. I loved it

aasiyaglover's review against another edition

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challenging informative slow-paced

1.75