Early Typography

"Early Typography" by William Skeen is a historical exploration of the early days of printing. The book tells the story of how typography, especially letterpress printing, began and grew in Europe, highlighting the important changes invented by people like Gutenberg. It explains how printing helped spread ideas and culture throughout history. Skeen looks at the importance of printing, calling it amazing, and shows how it changed from its beginnings, playing a particularly crucial role during periods like the Renaissance and Reformation. The author also touches on the impact of early printed materials, the contributions of different creators, and the technical improvements that shaped how printing was done.