John Baskerville: Type Founder and Printer, 1706-1775 (1914)

By Josiah Henry Benton

Book Overview

John Baskerville: Type Founder and Printer, 1706-1775 is a book written by Josiah Henry Benton and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive biography of John Baskerville, a renowned English type founder and printer who lived from 1706 to 1775. Benton's book covers Baskerville's early life, his career as a writing master, and his eventual rise to fame as a printer and type designer. The book also explores Baskerville's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his political and religious beliefs.One of the main focuses of the book is Baskerville's contributions to typography and printing. Benton delves into the details of Baskerville's innovative designs, including his use of a unique paper and ink, his creation of new typefaces, and his attention to detail in printing and bookbinding. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of Baskerville's work, including photographs of his typefaces and reproductions of his printed books. Benton also includes a bibliography of Baskerville's published works and a list of the books that he printed during his lifetime.Overall, John Baskerville: Type Founder and Printer, 1706-1775 is a detailed and informative biography of one of the most important figures in the history of typography and printing. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of printing, typography, and book design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120632897
• ISBN13: 9781120632890
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"