Printing has an immense history which encompasses several disciplines and millions of unique individuals, all of whom sign each piece of printed material produced today. This category is meant for sites related to the history of printing, typography, Bookbinding, and related businessees.
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  • Museum of Printing
    The home of a large collection of historical printing equipment, this non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving the history of the graphic arts, printing equipment and printing craftsmanship. North Andover, Massachusetts.
  • St Bride Printing Library
    One of the specialist public reference libraries of the Corporation of London. Features world famous collections covering printing and related topics such as papermaking.
  • Book Information Website
    Devoted to the history and art of printed communication.
  • Virtual Museum of Printing
    Gives a virtual tour of many historical aspects of printing, binding and prepress.
  • Daniel Traister's Home Page
    A listing of resources for the history of books and printing.
  • The Infancy of Printing
    A study of Renaissance print shops and the contributions of Yohann Gutenberg.
  • Printing History
    One mans journey through an apprenticeship as a compositor starting in 1968. Covers monotype and linotype. Also talks about compositing before computerization.
  • Printing: Renaissance & Reformation
    An online exhibit that examines the development of printing and its influence on European culture.
  • Tramp Printer History
    Excerpts from the book Tramp Printers. A tramp printer was a craftsman who traveled about the world in search of work.
  • The History of Printing
    A concise history of the book and printing beginning in the 7th century A.D.. Contains many examples of printed works and links.
  • Digital Watermark & Ornament Catalogue
    A collection of watermarks and printers' ornaments used by William Stansby. Also includes a biography of William Stansby.
  • Stop the Presses
    A century old tradition ends at the New York Times. A history of the New York Times' 43rd st. press. Takes a look behind "the brass door" to view the changes in newspaper printing over the history of the plant.
  • Aspects of the Victorian Book
    Provides insight into the production and publishing of books in Britain during the nineteenth century.
  • National Print Museum, Ireland
    Offers a quick tour, hours of operation, and a links page. Gives local and general history of printing, typesetting, and book binding.
  • First 100 Years of Printing in British N. America
    A paper which concentrates on pre 1801 printing. It describes several printing families, licensing, innovations and technologies of that time period.
  • Gutenberg Homepage
    The Gutenberg museum. Contains history, a time line, and background which includes the locations of the remaining 42 line bibles.
  • Printing Museum, Tokyo
    Offers a cultural and technical look at the history of printing. Offers temporary and general exhibitions and a floor map.
  • International Dunhuang Project Bookbinding Pages
    An introduction to the projects' collection. Includes a history of several styles of book binding in China.
  • SAPPHIRE
    Oral history project creating a recording and visual archive. Sample photographs of Scottish companies and interview transcripts.
  • Printing Historical Society
    Established to promote and encourage the study and knowledge of the world of print.
  • Metal Type
    User-submitted stories and photographs from the era of hot metal. Also offers Downloads and a discussion forum.
  • Sun Printers History
    The story of Sun Printers and Sun Engraving in Watford, England, from 1898 to 2004. Includes a list of people engaged with the company throughout its history and a photo gallery.
  • Rare Book School
    Institute promotes study of history of books and printing. Includes course schedules. Currently located at the University of Virginia.
  • Literary Resources -- Bibliography and History of the Book
    An index of web resources focusing on those of interest to scholars.
  • Book Information Website
    Devoted to all aspects of books.
  • In Aedibus Aldi
    The legacy of Aldus Manutius and his press. A digital exhibition.
  • Concise History of the British Newspaper
    Detailing more than 200 key dates in the history of newspaper publishing and the newspaper industry in the UK, including images of some papers.
  • The Information Age and the Printing Press
    Looking backward to see ahead. A paper by James A. Dewar
  • Gutenberg Society
    Promotes research into the history of printing and of the book. Contains membership information, an application form , and a summary of the organization.
  • Melbourne Museum of Printing
    A working and teaching museum located in Australia. Specializes in the preservation of letterpress printing.
  • Mackenzie Heritage Printery Museum
    Working printing museum located in Queenston, Ontario, Canada. Based around William Lyon Mackenzie and the local newspaper industry. Contains links to history of the museum, events, exhibits, and photos.

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  • Printing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing
    Print, according to Acton in his lecture On the Study of History (1895), gave " ... American Printing History Association - numerous links to online resources and ...[2008/11/13]
  • American Printing History Association (APHA)
    URL : www.printinghistory.org
    Devoted to the study of printing history and its related arts including calligraphy, typefounding, typography, and more.[2008/11/20]
  • The History of Printing and Printing Processes
    URL : inventors.about.com/od/pstartinventions/a/printing.htm
    The history of the printing press - type - typecasting machines - sterotyping - linotype and more. ... Continue > Printing Processes - Technical Reference & History ...[2008/11/06]
  • History of printing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_printing
    The history of printing began as an attempt to make easier and reduce the cost ... Forgotten Chapter in the History of Printing", Journal of the American Oriental ...[2008/11/10]
  • History - Printing
    URL : history.wisc.edu/printing.htm
    History Newsletter Supporting Excellence. Printing pages from this site. For full page printing some browsers will require page orientation to be set to " ...[2008/11/04]
  • Knight Printing History
    URL : www.knightprinting.com/history
    The history of Knight Printing, from it's humble beginnings with founder Fred Knight, to it's present day leader Mike Wenaas.[2008/11/05]
  • Buy framed or unframed prints
    URL : www.picturehistoryprints.com
    Own a piece of history. Purchase framed or unframed prints of the people and events from the last 200 years of American History. Print Prices ...[2008/11/07]
  • Printing History: Journal of the American Printing History Association ...
    URL : www.printinghistory.org/htm/journal/index.htm
    Printing History New Series: ... Printing History's original series is expected to be finished in the first half ... familiar with Printing History will also ...[2008/02/05]
  • American Military History picture Posters Photographs Famous Battles ...
    URL : foundersofamerica.com/US_MILITARY_HISTORY_POSTERS_US_MILITARY_HISTORY_PRINTS...
    American Military History picture Posters Photographs United States Famous Battles picture Posters Photographs ... US Military History Print or Memorial Day ...[2008/10/16]
  • History of Printing
    URL : thinkplaza.boomja.com/History-of-Printing-134.html
    ... to learn about the history of personal and commercial printing and the evolution ... A History of Printing in Maryland: Selections From The Marylandia ...[2008/10/24]
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