{"product_id":"john-baskerville-type-founder-and-printer-josiah-h-josiah-henry-jr-benton-9781023477871","title":"John Baskerville, Type-founder and Printer, 1706-1775","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the life and legacy of John Baskerville, the innovative 18th-century type-founder and printer whose work shaped the course of typography. Josiah Henry Benton's meticulously researched study, \"John Baskerville, type-founder and printer, 1706-1775,\" delves into the history of this influential figure and the impact of his Birmingham-based printing house. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than just a biography, this book examines Baskerville's contributions to design and technology, tracing the evolution of his iconic typefaces and his pioneering printing techniques. Discover the story behind the imprints that bear his name and understand the lasting significance of his work on the world of books. A fascinating journey through 18th-century England and the art of printing, this book offers a timeless portrait of a master craftsman and his enduring influence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Josiah H. (Josiah Henry) Jr. Benton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023477874\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023477871\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.12d","brand":"Josiah H. (Josiah Henry) Jr. Benton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48993176977663,"sku":"9781023477871","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/john-baskerville-type-founder-and-printer-josiah-h-josiah-henry-jr-benton-9781023477871","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}