The Beautiful Book

Duration: 33

Year Published: 1958

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Discusses the development of printing. Describes how printing is developed from simple writing on papyrus to decorated books written on parchment and vellum. Explains the origins of and differences between parchment and vellum. Discusses paint,ink,and writing techniques of the Middle Ages. Illustrates with collector's items. (USC) Film.

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