The anatomy of a book : format in the hand-press period, [and] the making of a Renaissance book / Book Arts Press.

Originally produced in 1991, The anatomy of a book discusses book format and format identification in regard to books printed on the hand press on hand-made paper. The making of a Renaissance book covers cutting a type punch; making a copper strike and justifying the matrix; casting and dressing the...

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Corporate Author: Book Arts Press
Other Authors: Herdrich, Peter
Language:English
Published: Charlottesville, VA : Book Arts Press, 2003.
Subjects:
Books > History.
Printing > History.
Documentary films.
Genre:
Documentary films.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
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Originally produced in 1991, The anatomy of a book discusses book format and format identification in regard to books printed on the hand press on hand-made paper. The making of a Renaissance book covers cutting a type punch; making a copper strike and justifying the matrix; casting and dressing the type; composition, imposition and proof-reading; inking and running off the sheets; stop-press corrections.
Note:Videorecording.
Call Number:Z116.A2 A5 2003 VideoDVD
Credits:The anatomy of a book: written and produced by Terry Belanger ; produced and directed by Peter Herdrich ; the making of a Renaissance book: produced by Dana Atchley.
System Details:DVD.