A concise illustrated history of Chinese printing
By: [edited by] Luo Shubao
Edition: 1st American ed.
Publisher: Homa & Sekey Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Paramus, N.J
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781931907675
Subjects: Printing; History
Work titles: Yin shua zhi guang. English
Description: "Offers an overview of the origin, development and application of printing in China from ancient times to the early twentieth century. Discusses the two major printing types in China: block printing and movable-type printing, with emphasis on printing technology and the contents printed"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Originally published in China as Yin shua zhi guang, in 2000.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: The origin of printing; title: The invention of block printing; title: The heyday of block printing; title: The invention of movable type; title: Flourishing, advanced and splendid printing in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties; title: Art appreciation of ancient book editions; title: Book collection and printing; title: Brightness comes from the East; title: A brief chronology of Chinese history.