In celebration of the introduction of printing into England by William Caxton in 1476, the author considered the promise and threat of free speech and the printed word. (Author/RK)

A more creative use of print is suggested as a means of increasing human communication. (PF)

One of a series of digests on topics related to the marketing of cooperative education, this digest discusses publication basics for cooperative education professionals. Designed to provide the kind of nuts and bolts information to be kept at hand for review before beginning any printing project, the digest discusses: (1) simplicity in the…

This paper compares the characteristics of dot-matrix and daisy wheel printers using a two-column format. In the first section, the left column is used to point out the advantages of dot-matrix printers, while the daisy wheel printer is praised in the right-hand column. Examples of various capabilities are included. Advantages of the dot-matrix…

Discusses the rebirth of mimeographing among student newspapers due to the high cost of other forms of printing. (RB)

The Pagitron electronic composition system offers the potential to manipulate all elements of pagination as easily and as quickly as words are manipulated on computerized text-editing systems. The importance of such an all-encompassing pagination system is that it allows the editorial side of a newspaper or magazine total control over everything…

Seal printing is explored as a literary topic in 28 works dating from the third millennium B.C. to A.D. 1613 (from Sumerian times through Shakespeare's). This ancient printing method is mentioned in the literature of the Egyptians, Greeks, Hebrews, and Arabians. It occurs in the works of Herodotus, Plutarch, and Marco Polo, as well as Chaucer and…

The printmaking activities described in this article may be adapted for any grade level but are especially appropriate for elementary and junior high school levels and for situations where more traditional printmaking supplies are limited. (Author/RK)

Presents guidelines for the design and production of printed promotional materials for library programs, lectures, movies, exhibits, and community events. Areas covered are typography, printing, production, costs, copyfitting and layout, printing stock, and binding. (VT)

Students in the Los Angeles school system had the opportunity to learn how an artist works at his craft through a program called, "Children Meet Artists". (RK)

Includes annotations of six of the most beautifully illustrated, well-written, recently published books from Venezuela that are written in Spanish. (DF)

Discusses the successful use of the Apple Laserwriter printer in the production of the student newspaper at a Florida university. (HTH)