num_pages: 315
description: Canadian typographer and book designer Bringhurst updates Chappell's (1904-91) history, which was published by the New York Times in 1970. Chappell was a type and book designer and author. Bringhurst incorporates not only the digital revolution of the past two decades, but also new typographical research on the history of the printed word. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: A Short History of the Printed Word
titlecomplete: A Short History of the Printed Word
genres: Design, Library Science, History, Books About Books, Graphic Novels, Art Design, Technology, School, Nonfiction, Art
ratings_count: 225
publisher: Hartley and Marks Publishers