In 1984 the Press celebrated 400 years of continuous printing and publishing. This history, now published as a paperback, provides a readable introduction to that unique period, with a foreword by Gordon Johnson which comments on the continuing achievement of the Press. The story is of the development of the printing and publishing arm of the University of Cambridge, from the medieval system of resident stationers to the modern international printing and publishing house. The narrative is set within the development of the University; in the history of the book trade as a whole; and in the intellectual and political history of England.…mehr
In 1984 the Press celebrated 400 years of continuous printing and publishing. This history, now published as a paperback, provides a readable introduction to that unique period, with a foreword by Gordon Johnson which comments on the continuing achievement of the Press. The story is of the development of the printing and publishing arm of the University of Cambridge, from the medieval system of resident stationers to the modern international printing and publishing house. The narrative is set within the development of the University; in the history of the book trade as a whole; and in the intellectual and political history of England.
Michael Black is a prolific writer and in addition to this book, is the author of "The Dream Merchant" and "Codey's Place". His penchant for storytelling means that he is never finished writing about the volatility of the human condition. When he's not traveling and writing, Michael can be found at his home in Clovis, California. You can see all his books and connect with him anytime at AuthorMichaelBlack.Yolasite.com.
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Preface Foreword Gordon Johnson 1. Introduction 2. Precursors: the stationers and Siberch 3. The Letters Patent of 1534: the Stationers' Company 4. The foundation of the Press: Thomas Thomas 5. Early printers: John Legate, Cantrell Legge, Buck and Daniel 6. The Commonwealth and Restoration 7. Bentley's 'public Press' 8. The eighteenth century 9. The nineteenth century I 10. The nineteenth century II 11. R. T. Wright and the Secretaryship 12. Waller and Roberts as Secretaries: Lewis as Printer 13. From 1945 to 1972 14. Recovery: 1972-4 15. Charitable status recognised 16. From 1974 to 1984 17. Conclusion Appendices.
Preface Foreword Gordon Johnson 1. Introduction 2. Precursors: the stationers and Siberch 3. The Letters Patent of 1534: the Stationers' Company 4. The foundation of the Press: Thomas Thomas 5. Early printers: John Legate, Cantrell Legge, Buck and Daniel 6. The Commonwealth and Restoration 7. Bentley's 'public Press' 8. The eighteenth century 9. The nineteenth century I 10. The nineteenth century II 11. R. T. Wright and the Secretaryship 12. Waller and Roberts as Secretaries: Lewis as Printer 13. From 1945 to 1972 14. Recovery: 1972-4 15. Charitable status recognised 16. From 1974 to 1984 17. Conclusion Appendices.
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