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Das Buch vom Buch
From the first written signs, clay tablets and rolls of papyrus to the paperbacks of our present day and age, this general and comprehensive book on the book examines 5,000 years of its history. Richly illustrated, with a full bibliography and alphabetic index. Hardback. 3rd Edition, 512 pages. German edition.

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A Book about the Book
Since Gutenberg's invention of the printing there have always been development and new inventions that have made the printing easier, faster and more valuable. The work in book production has changed, professions have developed and vanished again. Especially in the recent years the triumph of the computer had a great impact also on the making of books. What would a printer from 100 years ago feel if he saw the techniques of today? Let's try! Let's follow Rudi on the way of producing a book.
Hard cover, 96 pages, Berlin 2006.

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Fritz Funke: Buchkunde
Hard cover, 396 pages, 6. reviced and extended edition, Munich 1999.

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A Guide to Creative Printing by Karin Althaus
Creative techniques of printing such as woodcut, etching, lithography or silkscreen printing have a long tradition. The richly illustrated guide describes carefully the technical conditions, the method and possibilities of creative printing. Letterpress, gravure, flat screen and silkscreen printing are described in their manual tradition. Also depicted is the integration of photographic and digital material. Firstly in this book the new technologies of rendition of digital images are considered as well.
Zürich 2008, 212 Seiten.

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Mit dem kleinen Zisch durch die Welt der Zeitungen und Zeitschriften
Helge and Werner Lehnhardt. This book for youngsters and the young at heart tells the story of the newspaper, with Zisch the matchstick man with his newspaper hat accompanying readers on each stage of their fascinating journey through the press. In German. Hardback with numerous colour illustrations. 70 pages.

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Helmut Kipphan: Handbuch der Printmedien
This handbook is a comprehensive guide to both the traditional and new computer-assisted technologies involved in all stages of print and electronic media produc­tion. This is a detailed source of reference and standard work for anybody interested in printing and boasts an elaborate colour layout. The CD-ROM included with the book enables a full text search of the entire book and also provides additional information. Available in English and German. Hardback. 1,246 pages. Berlin/Heidelberg, 2000.

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Well done, bitte! Das komplette Menü der Printproduktion
For those wishing to embark on the adventure of printing, this is a must. With the entire production process clearly explained in single, easy-to-follow stages, this is a cookbook of graphic recipes which guarantee success, with results which are sure to be "well done" if prepared à la carte... Hardback. 318 pages. Mainz, 2004.

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Adrian Frutiger: Der Mensch und seine Zeichen
Adrian Frutiger. Frutiger's standard work of reference sets new standards for all those whose work focuses on the phenomenon of signs and symbols and the development of the written word. In words and pictures amateurs and professionals alike are introduced to the theory and practice of designing with type. Contains hundreds of drawings and numerous full-page tables which complement the informative texts. Hardback. 360 pages. Wiesbaden, 9th edition, 2004.

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Wörterbuch des Buches
Helmut Hiller / Stephan Füssel. This is the tried-and-tested work of reference on printing and publishing, paper and books, binding and restoration, librarianship and editing, the internet and the media. Compact, reliable and up to date, this is an absolute must for any student, apprentice, amateur or professional whose lives revolve around the book. Klostermann Verlag, Frankfurt am Main, 7th edition, 2006. Hardback. 380 pages.


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Jane Stobart: Einfach drucken
Soft cover, 112 pages, Bern 2003

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Drucken ohne Presse
Soft cover, 144 pages, Bern 2000

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Gift tags for books
This gift tag in the shape of a book contains quotes from the literature of the world which extol the virtues of the book. Ideal if you're thinking of giving a book as a present. Four different designs; please state preferences when ordering (A, B, C or D).

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