Project Gutenberg 2010-08-24 Public domain in the USA. 208 Forster, H. C. 22026053 From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921 E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921" by H. C. Forster is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the evolution of printing technology from its inception to the early 20th century. The book presents an insightful examination of the significant developments in printing methods, specifically focusing on the transition from wooden block printing (xylography) to the use of lead molds and electrotyping. This work highlights the pivotal role of printing in the spread of knowledge and culture during the Renaissance and beyond. The narrative unfolds as Forster delves into the milestones of printing history, detailing key figures such as Johannes Gutenberg and Lourens Janszoon Coster, and the controversies surrounding the invention of movable type. It elucidates the technological advancements that shaped the craft, including the introduction of various casting methods, stereotyping, and electrotyping processes, which revolutionized the printing industry. The author also discusses practical implications for advertisers and printers in utilizing these methods to improve print quality and efficiency, ultimately illustrating how these innovations transformed the accessibility of printed materials for the masses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Printing -- History Electrotyping Z Text Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Browsing: History - General Browsing: Other Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology 126470 2025-06-13T14:35:52.875100 text/html 119791 2021-01-29T21:24:45 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 538072 2021-01-29T21:25:22 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 734172 2025-06-13T14:36:02.296074 application/epub+zip 731930 2025-06-13T14:35:57.186113 application/epub+zip 243940 2025-06-13T14:35:55.204081 application/epub+zip 567145 2025-06-13T14:36:05.904042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476448 2025-06-13T14:36:00.448073 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213290 2022-09-15T10:14:14.335311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99391 2025-06-13T14:35:52.299096 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99155 2010-08-24T16:54:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36310 2010-08-24T16:54:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18490 2025-06-13T14:36:06.069024 application/rdf+xml 16064 2025-06-13T14:35:55.770075 image/jpeg 3644 2025-06-13T14:35:55.486083 image/jpeg 620353 2025-06-13T14:35:52.927119 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog