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Description from the book flap: "Mention printing to the average person and he thinks of the huge presses that turn out the daily newspapers and the highly skilled typesetters who work for commercial printers. Dig a bit further and he may know of the artists and craftsmen who, since Ben Franklin's day, have been maintaining small private presses in their homes, turning out such items as greeting cards, announcements, pamphlets, even books of a high quality to please themselves and their friends. It is for beginners who aim to swell the ranks of the latter group that this book has been written. Part I sets you off with type, design, make-up lock-up, make-ready and presswork in a way that guarantees you will print. Part II helps you overcome certain problems that arise when you want to turn out better quality work, and provides advice that will presvent your being disappointed."