Dictionary of Typography and its Accessory Arts (Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries)

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. 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 20th 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 shows the British printing industry in the mid-to-late 19th century Cover......Page 1 Frontmatter......Page 6 PREFACE......Page 10 List of Authorities......Page 11 OPINIONS OF THE PRESS ON The First Edition......Page 13 A......Page 14 B......Page 18 C......Page 23 D......Page 36 E......Page 41 F......Page 48 G......Page 55 H......Page 58 I......Page 62 J......Page 71 L......Page 76 M......Page 93 N......Page 105 O......Page 108 P......Page 111 Q......Page 129 R......Page 131 S......Page 135 T......Page 143 U......Page 148 W......Page 149 The Literary Almanack......Page 151 ADVERTISEMENTS......Page 175 "First published in book form in 1875, this painstakingly compiled dictionary of printing terms covers the history and practice of typography. The degree to which technology has changed since its publication makes this snapshot of the British printing industry in the mid-to-late nineteenth century all the more fascinating"--Publisher