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Printing and Misprinting: A Companion to Mistakes and In-House Corrections in Renaissance Europe (1450–1650). Ed. by Geri Della Rocca de Candal, Anthony Grafton, and Paolo Sachet.

  • Published In: Library, 2024, v. 25, n. 2. P. 221 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McKitterick, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the history of printing errors and their impact on the printed word. It highlights the challenges of optical character recognition and the compromised nature of historical texts. The book, "Printing and Misprinting: A Companion to Mistakes and In-House Corrections in Renaissance Europe (1450–1650)," provides a comprehensive guide to the relationships between textual production, errors, and attempts at correction. The book covers various topics such as humanism, religion, science, literature, and music, with a focus on serious literature. It also includes case studies and explores topics like Hebrew books and proofreading practices. The article concludes by mentioning the glossary and translation tables provided in the book. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Library. 2024/06, Vol. 25, Issue 2, p221
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-2160
  • DOI:10.1093/library/fpae023
  • Accession Number:180119588
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