03038cam a22003853u 4500 63426 UtSlPG 20260610134448.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 55004441 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Bradley, Will, 1868-1962 Will Bradley, His Chap Book : An account, in the words of the dean of American typographers, of his graphic arts adventures ... Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Typophile chap books: 30 Release date is 2020-10-11 E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org/) "Will Bradley, His Chap Book" by Will Bradley is an autobiographical account written in the mid-20th century that delves into the life and career of the author as an influential figure in American graphic arts. This memoir captures his journey from a young boy printer in Michigan to becoming a prominent designer and publisher, detailing his contributions to typography and print design during the vibrant Gay Nineties and beyond. The book likely covers themes related to art, design, and the evolution of printing techniques throughout his life. In "Will Bradley, His Chap Book," Bradley recounts the pivotal moments of his life that shaped his artistic vision and professional trajectory. It begins with his childhood experiences as a boy printer in Ishpeming, Michigan, where he first discovered his passion for printing and design. He shares anecdotes of his early struggles, including his first jobs, his attempts to learn the craft, and his aspirations to become an artist. The narrative elaborates on his influential years in Chicago, where he became acquainted with significant artistic movements, and continues through his establishment of the Wayside Press in Springfield, Massachusetts. Bradley's detailed reflections on his creative process, his love for typography, and the impact of his work on American printing culture illustrate not only his personal journey but also the broader developments in graphic arts during his lifetime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Printing -- United States -- History Bradley, Will, 1868-1962 Printers -- United States -- Biography Teague, Walter Dorwin, 1883-1960 Bennett, Paul A., 1897-1966 Typophile chap books: 30 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63426 104250 104250