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calderinv's review against another edition
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
informative
slow-paced
1.0
Very dry. I would suggest Steinberg instead.
jennybeastie's review against another edition
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.
It's excellently concise, well exampled and very readable. THE book.
thescottcoffey's review against another edition
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