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Venice, the Perfect Book

Presents the role of the city of Venice in the development of fine printing. Traces the changes from the heavy German letters to the more slender, light and open letter of today. Relates historical events which led to the rise of Venice as a printing center. Discusses the contributions of such printers as Coburger, Jansen, and Manutius. Features Dr. Frank Baxter.

More in In WRITTEN WORD

  1. A B C'S
  2. BEAUTIFUL BOOK
  3. BOOK TAKES FORM
  4. KEYS TO THE MYSTERIES
  5. NEW WRITTEN WORLDS FOR THE BOOK
  6. NOBLE ROMAN LETTER
  7. PAPER FROM CHINA
  8. PRINTING: FUEL FOR THE RENAISSANCE
  9. SIGN AND SYMBOL
  10. WESTWARD TO GREECE
  11. WOOD BLOCKS AND METAL TYPE
  12. ALONG THE NILE. 1913
  13. Decline and revival 1957
  14. Between the Rivers 1958
  15. Venice, the Perfect Book 1958

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record
  2. Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62) — title, catalog record

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