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100 1 _aHamilton, Frederick W.
_q(Frederick William),
_d1860-1940
245 1 4 _aThe Uses of Italic :
_bA Primer of Information Regarding the Origin and Uses of Italic Letters
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aTypographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 38
500 _aRelease date is 2008-03-14
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPrinting -- Style manuals
653 _aItalic type
830 0 _aTypographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 38
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24829
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