Practical Lithography by Alfred Seymour
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"Practical Lithography" by Alfred Seymour is a technical manual written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the craft of lithography, a printing technique that utilizes stone or metal plates, providing detailed instruction on the processes, materials, and equipment involved in the art of lithographic printing. It aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for both novices and experienced craftsmen in the field. The opening of the book introduces the
historical context behind lithography, highlighting the contributions of Alois Senefelder, the inventor of the process. It discusses the significance of stone preparation, including the selection and treatment of Bavarian limestone, which is deemed essential for quality lithographic prints. The author emphasizes the importance of both traditional techniques and modern machinery in achieving high standards in lithography, setting the stage for exploring various printing methods in further detail throughout the manual. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Seymour, Alfred |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04032179 |
| Title | Practical Lithography |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Rosanna Murphy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NE: Fine Arts: Print media |
| Subject | Lithography -- Technique |
| Subject | Photolithography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40198 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40198-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 303 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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