TY - BOOK AU - Seymour,Alfred TI - Practical Lithography AV - NE PY - 2012/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Lithography -- Technique KW - Photolithography N1 - Release date is 2012-07-10; Produced by Chris Curnow, Rosanna Murphy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Practical Lithography" by Alfred Seymour is a technical manual written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the craft of lithography, a printing technique that utilizes stone or metal plates, providing detailed instruction on the processes, materials, and equipment involved in the art of lithographic printing. It aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for both novices and experienced craftsmen in the field. The opening of the book introduces the historical context behind lithography, highlighting the contributions of Alois Senefelder, the inventor of the process. It discusses the significance of stone preparation, including the selection and treatment of Bavarian limestone, which is deemed essential for quality lithographic prints. The author emphasizes the importance of both traditional techniques and modern machinery in achieving high standards in lithography, setting the stage for exploring various printing methods in further detail throughout the manual. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40198 ER -