Publishing Collection (#41)

Durand music publishers, Paris, France
The front entrance to the shop of Durand & Cie, music publishers, Paris, France. Date: early 1960s

Office of Publishing Co
Red brick buildings along a street in Philadelphia: the commercial office of Curtis Publishing Company Date: 1912

Newspaper printing press
Newspaper press. Historical artwork of a 1931 double cylinder rotary web perfecting press used to produce newspapers. This automatic machine could produce 50, 000 copies in an hour

Smallest book, SEM
Smallest book in the world. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the smallest published book in the world. This tiny leather- bound volume measures just 2.4 by 2.9 millimetres in page area

Monk transcribing a book
Book transcription. Coloured historical woodcut of a mediaeval monk transcribing a book. Before the invention of the printing press, in the 15th century, books had to be made by hand

Electronic publishing
Collaborative electronic publishing, conceptual computer artwork. This represents the creation of online resources involving many individual contributors, such as Wikipedia

Ottmar Mergenthaler, German-US typesetter
Ottmar Mergenthaler (1854-1899), German-US typesetter. Mergenthaler is best known as the inventor of the Linotype, the first fully-automated typesetting machine

William Caxton, English printer
William Caxton (centre, c1422-1491), first English printer. Caxton studied printing in Germany, in 1471, and set up a press in Belgium

Johannes Gutenberg, German printer
Johannes Gutenberg (c.1398-1468), German printer and publisher. Gutenbergs development of moveable type, combined with his printing press, allowed the mass production of printed books

Dictionary of Typography (1875)
Typography dictionary. Title page of the 1875 second edition of A Dictionary of Typography by the British printer, editor and author John Southward (1840-1902)

Gesner Flying Fish old illustration
Woodcut with old colouring and paper age toning and staining. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

Giovanni Bonardo, Italian author

Anatomy and royalty, 17th century. French anatomist Jean Riolan the Younger (lower left, 1577-1657) presenting a treatise on anatomy to the French King Louis XIII (right)

PREV2A-00032
Benjamin Franklins Ramage printing press. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Scribners magazine 1897
Scribners Magazine cover for May 1897. Color lithograph

GASI2A-00008
Chinese printers inking blocks to reprint Chinese classics - paper is rubbed on top of the inked block. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Engravers preparing books in China
Printers engraving the Chinese classics, China, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Butterick Publishing, New York
Circulation Dept. Butterick Pub. Co. Group portrait the staff of the Circulation Department at the Butterick Publishing Co.; 2 men amoung 36 women, dressed alike

Book publishers
Book Covers, Walter Dunn Publisher. An office of Walter Dunn, publisher; elaborate chandelier, books and office furniture visible

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Information Ministry Building. Photo (33/40) from a fold-out set

University Press, Oxford
The University Press, Oxford - the new University Printing Office

Modern Athenians plate 48 - Edinburgh
Charles Cuningham, City Clerk, meeting with Adam Black (1784-1874) twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh, publisher and founder of the A & C Black publishing company, publishing the 7th

A russian town scene with horse sleigh. This postcard was printed by the Community of St. Eugenia, a publishing house and a subsection of the St. Petersburg Committee of the Red Cross

Adverts for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management
Two pages of advertisements for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management and other Cookery Books, still going strong in the early 20th century

Plans for the Crystal Palace
Conceived by Prince Albert, the Great Exhibition was intended as a celebration of British imperial and industrial might. Held in Hyde Park

Selling the ILN
Scene at the Publishing Office of The Illustrated London News at 172, Strand, London in 1911, where retailers could obtain copies of the ILN and the Sketch and where general distribution

Zola / Petit Journal 1898
Emile Zola arrives at the Palais de Justice after being sued for libel by the French army for publishing his denunciation of the army cover up in a daily newspaper

John Murray
JOHN MURRAY founder of the noted publishing house

Religion / Druids / Stukeley
Stukeley believed that the British Druids originated as a Phoenician colony, Fam d for magic.. zealous preachers who came to these shores as the descendants of Abraham

Distributing the Times
Publishing the Times newspaper. The papers are loaded on to express carts for distribution from the publishing office

Defoe in Pillory
DANIEL DEFOE In 1703, he is pilloried at Temple Bar, London, for publishing The Shortest Way with the Dissenters but the crowd acclaim him

Newcastle Bookshop
A grand Victorian bookshop - W & T Fordyces Publishing Establishment, Newcastle upon Tyne

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Publishing: From Avebury to Harmondsworth" Step into the world of publishing, where history and creativity intertwine. Journey back in time as we explore captivating glimpses from different eras. Let's start with the Avebury/Stukeley Map, a remarkable artifact that showcases early publishing techniques. This intricate map, dating back centuries, reveals how knowledge was disseminated through printed materials. Fast forward to c1939-1941 when war dominated headlines. The Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield took center stage during these tumultuous times. Though their creators remain unknown, their depictions captured the bravery and resilience of those who served. Speaking of unknown creators, let's not forget The Darley Arabian - a masterpiece from 1922 that immortalized this legendary horse for generations to come. Through publishing, its legacy galloped across time. Enter the bustling Daily Telegraph printing room in 1900 – a hub of activity where stories were transformed into ink on paper. Witnessing this process reminds us of the power held by publishers to inform and shape public opinion. In another corner of history stands Sir John Alexander Hammerton alongside an enigmatic artist capturing Bernard Law Montgomery in 1942. Their collaboration brought forth striking images that conveyed both leadership and heroism during World War II. Jorge Luis Borges emerges as an influential figure within Argentinian poetry; his words etched onto pages continue to inspire readers worldwide even after his passing in 1986. Travel further back to medieval times when scholars meticulously transcribed manuscripts by hand. Their dedication preserved knowledge for future generations – a testament to the enduring impact throughout history. Nature also finds its place within these pages - Cir Mohr from Glen Rosa transports us to Scotland's Isle of Arran with its breathtaking beauty captured forever through artistry and print. Renard the Fox dances off ancient pages thanks to Philip Reinagle's brushstrokes in 1922.