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This volume brings together vivid studies of William Blades, the printer-scholar whose life was devoted to the craft, history, and evidence of books. A practical bibliographer who wrote only on subjects he knew intimately, Blades emerges as a meticulous investigator of Caxton, early type, specimen books, watermarks, medals, and the origins of printing itself. From the Caxton Exhibition of 1877 and ... Read more

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This volume brings together vivid studies of William Blades, the printer-scholar whose life was devoted to the craft, history, and evidence of books. A practical bibliographer who wrote only on subjects he knew intimately, Blades emerges as a meticulous investigator of Caxton, early type, specimen books, watermarks, medals, and the origins of printing itself. From the Caxton Exhibition of 1877 and
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The Enemies of Books

by William Blades ...

THERE are many of the forces of Nature which tend to injure Books; but among them all not one has been half so destructive as Fire. It would be tedious to write out a bare list only of the numerous libraries and bibliographical treasures which, in one way or another, have been seized by the Fire-king as his own. Chance conflagrations, fanatic incendiarism, judicial bonfires, and even household ... Read more

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THERE are many of the forces of Nature which tend to injure Books; but among them all not one has been half so destructive as Fire. It would be tedious to write out a bare list only of the numerous libraries and bibliographical treasures which, in one way or another, have been seized by the Fire-king as his own. Chance conflagrations, fanatic incendiarism, judicial bonfires, and even household
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Shakspere & Typography

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The In the good old days when printing was better recognized as a mystery than as an art, one could call a printer ‘a man of letters’ without being guilty of a pun. Books were for the few then, and the man who would print them must be somewhat of a scholar himself. To-day, amid the whirr of many presses, and the hurrying to and fro of the printing office, the printer finds little or no time for ... Read more

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The In the good old days when printing was better recognized as a mystery than as an art, one could call a printer ‘a man of letters’ without being guilty of a pun. Books were for the few then, and the man who would print them must be somewhat of a scholar himself. To-day, amid the whirr of many presses, and the hurrying to and fro of the printing office, the printer finds little or no time for
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The Enemies of Books

by William Blades ...

A fascinating look at the myriad enemies of the printed book, from fire, to neglect, to children, to the bookworm, to plain old ignorance. A passionate litany against all who would see printed literature destroyed, written by English printer and bibliographer William Blades. ... Read more

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A fascinating look at the myriad enemies of the printed book, from fire, to neglect, to children, to the bookworm, to plain old ignorance. A passionate litany against all who would see printed literature destroyed, written by English printer and bibliographer William Blades.
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Shakspere & Typography

Exploring Typography's Influence on Shakespearean Literature

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In "Shakspere & Typography," William Blades delves into the intricate relationship between the renowned playwright William Shakespeare and the art of printing. This scholarly work combines rich historical detail with a meticulous examination of typography's evolution during the Elizabethan era, a time when the printed word began to assume its formidable cultural power. Blades employs a clear and ... Read more

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In "Shakspere & Typography," William Blades delves into the intricate relationship between the renowned playwright William Shakespeare and the art of printing. This scholarly work combines rich historical detail with a meticulous examination of typography's evolution during the Elizabethan era, a time when the printed word began to assume its formidable cultural power. Blades employs a clear and
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Shakspere & Typography

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In "Shakspere & Typography," William Blades meticulously examines the intricate relationship between William Shakespeare's works and the typographical practices of his time. Blades delves into the historical context of Elizabethan printing, exploring how the visual presentation of texts impacted their reception and legacy. The book features a blend of meticulous research and engaging prose, ... Read more

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In "Shakspere & Typography," William Blades meticulously examines the intricate relationship between William Shakespeare's works and the typographical practices of his time. Blades delves into the historical context of Elizabethan printing, exploring how the visual presentation of texts impacted their reception and legacy. The book features a blend of meticulous research and engaging prose,
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The Enemies of Books

Enriched edition. Preserving Literary Treasures: An In-Depth Exploration of Book-Destroying Forces

by William Blades, Lance Evans ...

In "The Enemies of Books," William Blades presents a captivating exploration of the myriad threats to books and the written word throughout history. Blades employs a blend of scholarly rigor and engaging narrative style, which reflects his deep passion for bibliophilia. The work weaves together historical anecdotes, literary analysis, and personal reflections on the fragility of books, addressing ... Read more

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In "The Enemies of Books," William Blades presents a captivating exploration of the myriad threats to books and the written word throughout history. Blades employs a blend of scholarly rigor and engaging narrative style, which reflects his deep passion for bibliophilia. The work weaves together historical anecdotes, literary analysis, and personal reflections on the fragility of books, addressing
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The Enemies of Books

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by William Blades, Lucas Finch ...

In "The Enemies of Books," William Blades examines the myriad threats that literature has faced throughout history, from physical decay and neglect to the insidious influences of censorship and obscurantism. Written in a reflective style that echoes the contemplative prose of 19th-century essays, Blades draws on an array of literary references and historical anecdotes to elucidate the struggles of ... Read more

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In "The Enemies of Books," William Blades examines the myriad threats that literature has faced throughout history, from physical decay and neglect to the insidious influences of censorship and obscurantism. Written in a reflective style that echoes the contemplative prose of 19th-century essays, Blades draws on an array of literary references and historical anecdotes to elucidate the struggles of
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The Enemies of Books

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The Enemies of Books is a book on biblioclasts and book preservation by the 19th-century bibliophile and book collector William Blades. In the book, Blades, a well-known collector and preserver of the works of the English printer William Caxton, documented his outrage at any mistreatment of books in what became a passionate diatribe against biblioclasts, human and non-human, wherever he found them ... Read more

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The Enemies of Books is a book on biblioclasts and book preservation by the 19th-century bibliophile and book collector William Blades. In the book, Blades, a well-known collector and preserver of the works of the English printer William Caxton, documented his outrage at any mistreatment of books in what became a passionate diatribe against biblioclasts, human and non-human, wherever he found them
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Shakspere & Typography

by William Blades ...

Shakspere & Typography By William Blades. Edited & Reprinted by The Winthrop Press for The American Type Founders Company.William Blades is an English printer and bibliographer, was born at Clapham, London. ... Read more

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Shakspere & Typography By William Blades. Edited & Reprinted by The Winthrop Press for The American Type Founders Company.William Blades is an English printer and bibliographer, was born at Clapham, London.
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The Biography And Typography Of William Caxton

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by William Blades ...

William Blades's study of William Caxton is both a biography of England's first printer and a vivid survey of the world that made printing possible. It follows Caxton from the uncertain beginnings of his Kentish birth, through apprenticeship under the powerful mercer Robert Large, to his career as merchant, translator, publisher, and ultimately printer at Westminster. Along the way, the book opens ... Read more

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William Blades's study of William Caxton is both a biography of England's first printer and a vivid survey of the world that made printing possible. It follows Caxton from the uncertain beginnings of his Kentish birth, through apprenticeship under the powerful mercer Robert Large, to his career as merchant, translator, publisher, and ultimately printer at Westminster. Along the way, the book opens
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The Enemies of Books (UNABRIDGED)

by William BLADES ...

Narrated by Georgia Daleyza ...

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2 hours 30 min

The author, an avid book collector, calls for the better protection of books against the "enemies" which lead to their physical destruction. In a series of brief chapters, he details the losses caused by raging fire, floods of water, noxious gases, sheer neglect, ignorant bigotry, invasions of bookworms and other vermin, inept bookbinders, clueless book collectors, clumsy servants, and mishandling ... Read more

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The author, an avid book collector, calls for the better protection of books against the "enemies" which lead to their physical destruction. In a series of brief chapters, he details the losses caused by raging fire, floods of water, noxious gases, sheer neglect, ignorant bigotry, invasions of bookworms and other vermin, inept bookbinders, clueless book collectors, clumsy servants, and mishandling
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