Project Gutenberg 2010-08-24 Public domain in the USA. 45 Forster, H. C. 22026053 From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921 Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921" by H. C. Forster is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the evolution of printing technology from its inception to the early 20th century. The book presents an insightful examination of the significant developments in printing methods, specifically focusing on the transition from wooden block printing (xylography) to the use of lead molds and electrotyping. This work highlights the pivotal role of printing in the spread of knowledge and culture during the Renaissance and beyond. The narrative unfolds as Forster delves into the milestones of printing history, detailing key figures such as Johannes Gutenberg and Lourens Janszoon Coster, and the controversies surrounding the invention of movable type. It elucidates the technological advancements that shaped the craft, including the introduction of various casting methods, stereotyping, and electrotyping processes, which revolutionized the printing industry. The author also discusses practical implications for advertisers and printers in utilizing these methods to improve print quality and efficiency, ultimately illustrating how these innovations transformed the accessibility of printed materials for the masses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Printing -- History Electrotyping Z Text Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Browsing: History - General Browsing: Other 121357 121207 2024-10-14T08:05:43.310467 2023-09-14T12:12:23.106132 text/html text/html 119791 2021-01-29T21:24:45 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 538072 2021-01-29T21:25:22 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 734054 2024-10-14T08:05:52.532395 application/epub+zip 731949 2024-10-14T08:05:47.697415 application/epub+zip 243952 2024-10-14T08:05:45.625441 application/epub+zip 567237 2024-10-14T08:05:55.990431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476458 2024-10-14T08:05:51.036443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213290 2022-09-15T10:14:14.335311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99391 99271 2024-10-14T08:05:42.759427 2023-09-14T12:12:22.518083 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 99155 2010-08-24T16:54:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36310 2010-08-24T16:54:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19475 2024-10-14T08:05:56.140352 application/rdf+xml 16064 2024-10-14T08:05:46.271400 image/jpeg 3644 2024-10-14T08:05:45.992459 image/jpeg 620222 2024-10-14T08:05:43.364507 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog