While I was away, I watched a video that was basically a review of this book, "The Manual of Linotype Typography." Linotype is/was(?) a method of producing lines of type for publications such as newspapers and magazines before desktop publishing took over the printing industry. I was struck by the beauty of the book and the examples inside it so I tracked down a copy and bought it. It's a first edition copyrighted 1923, in remarkably good shape considering its age.
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One of my first jobs, in the 1970's, was proofreading names, addresses and account numbers for a printer that printed and bound check books. The print was done by linotype, it was fascinating to watch.
Each tray of type would be melted and the metal reused--I was probably breathing lead fumes all day, as the proofreaders were not far from the linotype machines.
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Much more interesting than my first job. I worked in and for fabric stores. I fabricated the display garments from new patterns and fabrics. After they were displayed I got to keep the clothes. My daughter had some amazing Little Vogue outfits. Of course she still doesn't like to dress up.
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