Interesting NY Times Article on Aldus - 16th Century Printer

franklincreations
on 9 Mar 15 (11:47)

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/arts/design/a-grolier-club-tribute-to-the-printer-aldus-manutius.html?_r=0

Fritz1
on 9 Mar 15 (14:09)

Interesting, but what caught my eye was the writer’s comment: “Aldus has attracted some pop-culture attention in recent years, at least among those with a geekish taste for printing history.” And I guess that’s some of us. And I never had a pocket protector even when they were stylish.

parallel_imp
on 9 Mar 15 (19:55)

If no pocket protector, Fritz, how about a Copyfitter slide rule?

Pat Reagh
on 9 Mar 15 (20:23)

Geekish‽ it’s always been my understanding that printers were the sexiest people in the world.

emthree
on 9 Mar 15 (22:09)

How about a proportional wheel?

Foolproof546
on 10 Mar 15 (09:59)

Don’t pay any attention to the detractors. They are the same jealous folks that use the term “Type Nerd” like it’s a bad thing.

Rick