Review: A Glimpse into the Past
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 10, 2013
This brief memoir recounts the author's experience as a freelance typesetter in New York and Philadelphia in the decades before computers rendered the profession extinct. As a woman, the author was able to earn more than many of her peers, and rise in the ranks to become the most sought-after typesetter in the area. With the advent of desktop publishing, the author was forced to abandon her waning career and pursue other income avenues.Overall, it's a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, recounted by one of the best in the business.