Writing from the paper town of Appleton, Wisconsin, Wheelwright explains paper to the people who make, sell and print on it. He covers the history of papermaking, raw materials and future fibres, the constituents of paper, the machine, wove and laid finishes, testing and appraisal, pressroom troubles and the paper trade.
A clear, practical account for printers, bookmakers and anyone curious about the stuff books are made of. Download the free EPUB.