Six Centuries of Type & Printing: New Edition

A project in Seattle, WA by Glenn Fleishman
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Help create an affordably priced version of this book that spans 600 years of the history of typography, type casting, and printing
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Backers: 1786
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $65,761 of $35,000
Dates: Mar 18th -> Apr 17th (31 days)
Project By: Glenn Fleishman
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Latest News

All Stretch Goals Met and a Big Upcoming Finish

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Just hours ago, I was optimistic that I’d slide into the goal of $35,000 by tomorrow afternoon. Now, with over $50,000 in pledges, I can happily say that not only will this new edition get produced with all the loving care I can provide—and then... (Read More)

Met the Goal! Stretch Goals in Sight

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
My goodness, it’s always a surprise as a Kickstarter campaign hits its last couple of days and pledges accelerate again, this time aided by a friend who has a large design audience posting a link! The project has reached its goal, and now the first... (Read More)

Daring Fireball: Glenn Fleishman's Kickstarter for 'Six Centuries of Type & Printing'

April 16th - via: daringfireball.net
I’ve got the first edition of this book, which was included with Fleishman’s rather preposterously elaborate Tiny Type Museum and Time Capsule five years ago. It is a self-exemplary achievement: a handsomely designed printed object about how it came to be possible to create and produce handsomely designed printed objects. (Read More)

Down to the Wire at 85% Funded!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
With just two days to go, the campaign is hovering around 85% funded. If you have typographic or history friends, now would be the time I would thank you very much for letting them know about Six Centuries of Type & Printing.  Also, if you... (Read More)

70% and Stretch Goals!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! I appreciate so much everyone’s involvement in this campaign during this period of global tumult. Funding is nearing 70% and the project looks on track as it moves towards completing on April 17. I feel that we’ll get there! After a little... (Read More)

How Type Artifacts Tell the Story of Printing Evolution

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Six Centuries of Type & Printing is approaching 50% of the way to the total with half of the time left in the campaign, so right on target. Thank you all very much for your interest and support! Remember you can add additional copies of... (Read More)

A Chapter in Audio Form: Electrotyping

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for supporting the campaign! It’s wonderful to be this far along so quickly. Funding is just about to cross 33% of the goal with weeks to go. One of my ideas for a stretch goal, if the campaign exceeds its target, is an audiobook version... (Read More)

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