"A History of the Old English Letter Foundries" by Talbot Baines Reed is a journey through the origins and growth of English typography and letter making. The story follows the development of letter founding in England, highlighting key people and methods that shaped the printing industry. The tone of the book is historical, aiming to record the past of this complex and historically significant art form. The summary begins with a recognition of how far typography has shifted. The author mentions earlier attempts to record the history, while also using his own exploration that combines historical details with lists of sources. This creates a base for talking about the first type designs and the important people who made them, encouraging readers to explore the tradition.
A History of the Old English Letter Foundries with Notes, Historical and Bibliographical, on the Rise and Progress of English Typography.
By Talbot Baines Reed
Travel back in time to discover how letters were created in old England, revealing a forgotten world of printing.
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About the AuthorTalbot Baines Reed was an English writer of boys' fiction who established a genre of school stories that endured into the mid-20th century. Among his best-known work is The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's. He was a regular and prolific contributor to The Boy's Own Paper (B.O.P.), in which most of his fiction first appeared. Through his family's business, Reed became a prominent typefounder, and wrote a standard work on the subject: History of the Old English Letter Foundries.
Talbot Baines Reed was an English writer of boys' fiction who established a genre of school stories that endured into the mid-20th century. Among his best-known work is The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's. He was a regular and prolific contributor to The Boy's Own Paper (B.O.P.), in which most of his fiction first appeared. Through his family's business, Reed became a prominent typefounder, and wrote a standard work on the subject: History of the Old English Letter Foundries.
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