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Elizabethanne Boran,
Jane Suzanne Carroll,
Mark Sweetnam,
and
Joseph Clarke
Topics Covered
- Week 1: How books were made in Western Europe (1450-1800) (designing types, illustrating, sewing, binding, and finishing books).
- Week 2: How books were sold in Western Europe (1450-1800) (bestsellers, collectors, advertising and book auctions).
- Week 3: How books were read in Western Europe (1450-1800) (books and readers, families libraries, and annotating books).
- Week 4: How books changed the world (1450-1800) (reforming religion, transforming medicine and science, and remaking the state).
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A comprehensive guide to bookmaking that covers everything from paper selection to binding
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A collection of essays on the history and materiality of the book
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A look at the future of the book in the digital age
A German-language handbook on typography
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This comprehensive guide to digital printing covers everything from the basics of digital printing technology to advanced topics such as color management and variable data printing. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this rapidly growing field.
This practical guide to screen printing covers everything from the basics of the process to advanced topics such as multi-color printing and special effects. It is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this versatile printing technology.
This comprehensive guide to inkjet printing covers everything from the basics of the process to advanced topics such as nozzle design and ink formulations. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this rapidly growing printing technology.
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This practical guide to flexography printing covers everything from the basics of the process to advanced topics such as platemaking and ink formulations. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this versatile printing technology.
This practical guide to screen printing covers everything from the basics of the process to advanced topics such as multi-color printing and special effects. It is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this versatile printing technology.
Comprehensive guide to the art of editing and is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn how to edit effectively.
Classic guide to writing and is essential reading for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.
Practical guide to self-editing for fiction writers and is full of valuable advice and exercises.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the business of publishing and is essential reading for anyone who wants to work in the publishing industry.
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Practical guide to self-publishing and is full of valuable advice and resources.
Provides a practical guide to selling your books and is full of valuable advice and tips.
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Comprehensive guide to self-editing and is full of valuable advice and exercises.
Is the standard reference work for style and usage in the publishing industry.
Is the standard reference work for spelling and definitions in the publishing industry.
Is the definitive reference work for the English language.
A comprehensive guide to book design that covers everything from concept to production
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