Publisher's Synopsis
Giambattista Bodoni of Parma is a book written by Thomas Maitland Cleland and published in 1916. The book is a biography of Giambattista Bodoni, an Italian typographer and printer who lived in the 18th century. Bodoni is known for his elegant and precise typefaces, which are still used today in modern design. The book covers Bodoni's life and work, including his early years as a printer's apprentice, his time in Rome and Naples, and his eventual move to Parma, where he established his own printing press. The book also includes examples of Bodoni's typefaces and printing work, as well as insights into his personal life and relationships. Overall, Giambattista Bodoni of Parma is a comprehensive and fascinating look at one of the most important figures in the history of typography and printing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
