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Women compositors : $b A guide to the composing room

By H. G. B.

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover a bygone era where a detailed guide championed women's entry into the printing world, providing instruction and encouragement in a male-dominated field.

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2023-04-01
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Summary

"Women Compositors: A Guide to the Composing Room" by H. G. B. is a late 1800s manual about printing and typesetting, that's all about helping women get into the field. The book explains about the tools and steps in a composing room, highlighting how women could do great work in this job area. It acts like both a lesson book and a push for women to work in printing. It carefully talks about different tools like cases and types and how they're used, while also explaining how a printing office works. The book also goes over the skills you need to be a good compositor, sharing that women could be just as skilled as men and have steady, satisfying jobs. The book also touches on the social problems women faced in this industry and promotes the benefits of having them in the workforce. To finish, it offers illustrations, words, and technical facts that are important for women wanting to become compositors.

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