Before Control-P: The Printing Process
Posted by: Patrick Hastings
In the digital age, we have all been spoiled by the ease with which we can share our written ideas with others, but let's take a moment to appreciate the skill, time, and resources that were once required to bring a text into print. This post examines the processes involved in operating a printing press in the 15th-18th centuries.
Posted in: 15th Century, 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, Education Outreach, History of the Book, Manuscript and Letterpress (Hand Press)