02256cam a22003373u 4500 24829 UtSlPG 20260610133553.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William), 1860-1940 The Uses of Italic : A Primer of Information Regarding the Origin and Uses of Italic Letters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Typographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 38 Release date is 2008-03-14 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Uses of Italic" by Frederick W. Hamilton is a technical publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1918. This primer focuses on the historical context and practical applications of italic type in printing. It serves as a guide to understanding how italic lettering has evolved and its specific uses within typography and composition. In this book, Hamilton provides a comprehensive overview of italic types, tracing their origins and the development of their design over time. He outlines various rules for their effective use, which include emphasizing words, distinguishing titles, and enhancing the visual appeal in printed materials. Furthermore, the book emphasizes moderation in italic usage to maintain readability and avoid visual clutter. It includes examples and review questions, making it a valuable resource for apprentices in the printing trade, as well as for anyone interested in the intricacies of typographic design and composition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Printing -- Style manuals Italic type Typographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 38 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24829 65830 65830