JOURNAL ARTICLE

Publishing Plates: Stereotyping and Electrotyping in Nineteenth-Century US Print Culture by Jeffrey M. Makala (review).

  • Published In: Early American Literature, 2024, v. 59, n. 3. P. 683 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cordell, Ryan 3 of 3

Abstract

Jeffrey M. Makala's book "Publishing Plates: Stereotyping and Electrotyping in Nineteenth-Century US Print Culture" explores the transformative impact of stereotype and electrotype plates on book manufacturing technology in the 19th century. The book delves into the debates, disruptions, and socio-technical changes brought about by the adoption of these technologies, highlighting their role in reshaping the publishing industry and our understanding of intellectual property. Makala's work sheds light on how stereotype plates influenced literary culture, ownership of intellectual property, and the autonomy of marginalized authors, offering a valuable reference for scholars across subfields interested in the intersection of technology and publishing history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Early American Literature. 2024/09, Vol. 59, Issue 3, p683
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0012-8163
  • DOI:10.1353/eal.2024.a940229
  • Accession Number:180411593
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