The Art and Craft of Printing by William Morris
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| Author | Morris, William, 1834-1896 |
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| LoC No. | 02008239 |
| Title | The Art and Craft of Printing |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Note by William Morris on his aims in founding the Kelmscott press -- The ideal book: an address by William Morris, delivered before the Bibliographical society of London, MDCCCXCIII -- An essay on printing, by William Morris and Emery Walker, from Arts and Crafts, essays by members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society -- Passages given to show the Troy & Chaucer types, and four initials that were designed for the Froissart, but never used. |
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| Summary | "The Art and Craft of Printing" by William Morris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the founding principles and practices of the Kelmscott Press, which Morris established to produce beautiful and legible books that pay homage to the aesthetics of medieval print culture. It delves into the intricacies of typography and design, revealing Morris's dedication to craftsmanship in the art of bookmaking. The opening of the work reveals Morris's motivations for starting the Kelmscott Press and his admiration for medieval calligraphy and early printing techniques. He articulates his desire to create books that are aesthetically pleasing yet functional, stressing the importance of quality materials and thoughtful design elements, such as spacing, typeface selection, and decorative ornamentation. Morris provides insights into his processes, including the hand-crafted paper he deemed essential for durability and beauty, as well as his explorations into type design, all of which lay the groundwork for his vision of an ideal book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Kelmscott Press |
| Subject | Printing -- Great Britain -- History |
| Subject | Hammersmith (London, England) -- Imprints |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31596 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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