The Art & Practice of Typography A Manual of American Printing, Including a Brief History up to the Twentieth Century, with Reproductions of the Work of Early Masters of the Craft, and a Practical Discussion and an Extensive Demonstration of the Modern Use of Type-faces and Methods of Arrangement

"The Art & Practice of Typography" by Edmund G. Gress is an early 20th-century guide to American printing, tracing typography's journey from ancient origins to modern methods. Starting with a preface that recognizes the hurdles of revising the book during the onset of World War I, it then moves into the extensive history of typography, showcasing the shift from handwritten manuscripts to printed works, and how it has changed over time. Readers are advised to learn the foundations of typesetting before diving into current designs, making the book a helpful reference for both learners and experts in the field.