If there was any room at all left after the egos of publisher and author were satiated, the printer was allowed his small boast in the colophon. Sometimes, on the last page, the printer would simply place his imprint, monogram, shield, device, or logo. In other books, compete details of the book production were elaborated. A bold printer, especially those in league with the publisher, might go so far as to join the author and publisher in placing his imprint in the front of the book. The purpose of Printing's Past is to preserve the motivating spirit of pride in the printing heritage, the ethic of work and craftsmanship and the appreciation of the contributions of a free press.
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