Books Before Typography Part 5

62. What determined the form of the letters composing the text of block books?

63. Describe the four types of handwriting and their princ.i.p.al varieties.

64. Tell how and why the first half of the 15th century was ready for the invention of typography.

TYPOGRAPHIC TECHNICAL SERIES FOR APPRENTICES

The following list of publications, comprising the TYPOGRAPHIC TECHNICAL SERIES FOR APPRENTICES, has been prepared under the supervision of the Committee on Education of the United Typothetae of America for use in trade cla.s.ses, in course of printing instruction, and by individuals.

Each publication has been compiled by a competent author or group of authors, and carefully edited, the purpose being to provide the printers of the United States--employers, journeymen, and apprentices--with a comprehensive series of handy and inexpensive compendiums of reliable, up-to-date information upon the various branches and specialties of the printing craft, all arranged in orderly fas.h.i.+on for progressive study.

The publications of the series are of uniform size, 5 x 8 inches. Their general make-up, in typography, ill.u.s.trations, etc., has been, as far as practicable, kept in harmony throughout. A brief synopsis of the particular contents and other chief features of each volume will be found under each t.i.tle in the following list.

Each topic is treated in a concise manner, the aim being to embody in each publication as completely as possible all the rudimentary information and essential facts necessary to an understanding of the subject. Care has been taken to make all statements accurate and clear, with the purpose of bringing essential information within the understanding of beginners in the different fields of study. Wherever practicable, simple and well-defined drawings and ill.u.s.trations have been used to a.s.sist in giving additional clearness to the text.

In order that the pamphlets may be of the greatest possible help for use in trade-school cla.s.ses and for self-instruction, each t.i.tle is accompanied by a list of Review Questions covering essential items of the subject matter. A short Glossary of technical terms belonging to the subject or department treated is also added to many of the books.

These are the Official Text-books of the United Typothetae of America.

Address all orders and inquiries to COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, UNITED TYPOTHETAE OF AMERICA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U. S. A.

PART I--_Types, Tools, Machines, and Materials_

1. +Type: a Primer of Information+ By A. A. Stewart

Relating to the mechanical features of printing types; their sizes, font schemes, etc., with a brief description of their manufacture.

44 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 74 review questions; glossary.

2. +Compositors' Tools and Materials+ By A. A. Stewart

A primer of information about composing sticks, galleys, leads, bra.s.s rules, cutting and mitering machines, etc. 47 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 50 review questions; glossary.

3. +Type Cases, Composing Room Furniture+ By A. A. Stewart

A primer of information about type cases, work stands, cabinets, case racks, galley racks, standing galleys, etc. 43 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 33 review questions; glossary.

4. +Imposing Tables and Lock-up Appliances+ By A. A. Stewart

Describing the tools and materials used in locking up forms for the press, including some modern utilities for special purposes. 59 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 70 review questions; glossary.

5. +Proof Presses+ By A. A. Stewart

A primer of information about the customary methods and machines for taking printers' proofs. 40 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 41 review questions; glossary.

6. +Platen Printing Presses+ By Daniel Baker

A primer of information regarding the history and mechanical construction of platen printing presses, from the original hand press to the modern job press, to which is added a chapter on automatic presses of small size. 51 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 49 review questions; glossary.

7. +Cylinder Printing Presses+ By Herbert L. Baker

Being a study of the mechanism and operation of the princ.i.p.al types of cylinder printing machines. 64 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 47 review questions; glossary.

8. +Mechanical Feeders and Folders+ By William E. Spurrier

The history and operation of modern feeding and folding machines; with hints on their care and adjustments. Ill.u.s.trated; review questions; glossary.

9. +Power for Machinery in Printing Houses+ By Carl F. Scott

A treatise on the methods of applying power to printing presses and allied machinery with particular reference to electric drive. 53 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 69 review questions; glossary.

10. +Paper Cutting Machines+ By Niel Gray, Jr.

A primer of information about paper and card trimmers, hand-lever cutters, power cutters, and other automatic machines for cutting paper. 70 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 115 review questions; glossary.

11. +Printers' Rollers+ By A. A. Stewart

A primer of information about the composition, manufacture, and care of inking rollers. 46 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 61 review questions; glossary.

12. +Printing Inks+ By Philip Ruxton

Their composition, properties and manufacture (reprinted by permission from Circular No. 53, United States Bureau of Standards); together with some helpful suggestions about the everyday use of printing inks by Philip Ruxton. 80 pp.; 100 review questions; glossary.

13. +How Paper is Made+ By William Bond Wheelwright

A primer of information about the materials and processes of manufacturing paper for printing and writing. 68 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 62 review questions; glossary.

14. +Relief Engravings+ By Joseph P. Donovan

Brief history and non-technical description of modern methods of engraving; woodcut, zinc plate, halftone; kind of copy for reproduction; things to remember when ordering engravings.

Ill.u.s.trated; review questions; glossary.

15. +Electrotyping and Stereotyping+ By Harris B. Hatch and A. A. Stewart

A primer of information about the processes of electrotyping and stereotyping. 94 pp.; ill.u.s.trated; 129 review questions; glossaries.

PART II--_Hand and Machine Composition_

16. +Typesetting+ By A. A. Stewart

A handbook for beginners, giving information about justifying, s.p.a.cing, correcting, and other matters relating to typesetting.

Ill.u.s.trated; review questions; glossary.