The A Primer of Information Regarding the Origin and Uses of Italic Letters Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William) 1860-1940 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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 Original publication data not identified Printing -- Style manuals Italic type Z Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24829 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24829 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133553.0 24829