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See also:
- Aspects of the Victorian Book - Provides insight into the production and publishing of books in Britain during the nineteenth century.
- Book Information Website - Devoted to the history and art of printed communication.
- Book Information Website - Devoted to all aspects of books.
- Concise History of the British Newspaper - Detailing more than 200 key dates in the history of newspaper publishing and the newspaper industry in the UK, including images of some papers.
- Daniel Traister's Home Page - A listing of resources for the history of books and printing.
- Diamond Sutra - An exhibit by the British Library. "The world's earliest dated printed book". Contains pictures and links.
- Digital Watermark & Ornament Catalogue - A collection of watermarks and printers' ornaments used by William Stansby. Also includes a biography of William Stansby.
- First 100 Years of Printing in British N. America - A paper which concentrates on pre 1801 printing. It describes several printing families, licensing, innovations and technologies of that time period.
- Gutenberg Homepage - The Gutenberg museum. Contains history, a time line, and background which includes the locations of the remaining 42 line bibles.
- Gutenberg Society - Promotes research into the history of printing and of the book. Contains membership information, an application form , and a summary of the organization.
- The History of Printing - A concise history of the book and printing beginning in the 7th century A.D.. Contains many examples of printed works and links.
- In Aedibus Aldi - The legacy of Aldus Manutius and his press. A digital exhibition.
- The Infancy of Printing - A study of Renaissance print shops and the contributions of Yohann Gutenberg.
- The Information Age and the Printing Press - Looking backward to see ahead. A paper by James A. Dewar
- International Dunhuang Project Bookbinding Pages - An introduction to the projects' collection. Includes a history of several styles of book binding in China.
- Literary Resources -- Bibliography and History of the Book - An index of web resources focusing on those of interest to scholars.
- Mackenzie Heritage Printery Museum - Working printing museum located in Queenston, Ontario, Canada. Based around William Lyon Mackenzie and the local newspaper industry. Contains links to history of the museum, events, exhibits, and photos.
- Melbourne Museum of Printing - A working and teaching museum located in Australia. Specializes in the preservation of letterpress printing.
- Metal Type - User-submitted stories and photographs from the era of hot metal. Also offers Downloads and a discussion forum.
- Museum of Printing - The home of a large collection of historical printing equipment, this non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving the history of the graphic arts, printing equipment and printing craftsmanship. North Andover, Massachusetts.
- National Print Museum, Ireland - Offers a quick tour, hours of operation, and a links page. Gives local and general history of printing, typesetting, and book binding.
- Printing Historical Society - Established to promote and encourage the study and knowledge of the world of print.
- Printing History - One mans journey through an apprenticeship as a compositor starting in 1968. Covers monotype and linotype. Also talks about compositing before computerization.
- Printing Museum, Tokyo - Offers a cultural and technical look at the history of printing. Offers temporary and general exhibitions and a floor map.
- Printing: Renaissance & Reformation - An online exhibit that examines the development of printing and its influence on European culture.
- Rare Book School - Institute promotes study of history of books and printing. Includes course schedules. Currently located at the University of Virginia.
- SAPPHIRE - Oral history project creating a recording and visual archive. Sample photographs of Scottish companies and interview transcripts.
- St Bride Printing Library - One of the specialist public reference libraries of the Corporation of London. Features world famous collections covering printing and related topics such as papermaking.
- Stop the Presses - A century old tradition ends at the New York Times. A history of the New York Times' 43rd st. press. Takes a look behind "the brass door" to view the changes in newspaper printing over the history of the plant.
- Sun Printers History - The story of Sun Printers and Sun Engraving in Watford, England, from 1898 to 2004. Includes a list of people engaged with the company throughout its history and a photo gallery.
- Tramp Printer History - Excerpts from the book Tramp Printers. A tramp printer was a craftsman who traveled about the world in search of work.
- Virtual Museum of Printing - Gives a virtual tour of many historical aspects of printing, binding and prepress.
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