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presswork

[ pres-wurk ]

noun

  1. the working working or management of a printing press.
  2. the work done by it.


presswork

/ ˈ±è°ùÉ›²õËŒ·Éɜ˰ì /

noun

  1. the operation of a printing press
  2. the matter printed by a printing press
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of presswork1

First recorded in 1765–75; press 1 + work
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There are, for example, chapters about paper, typography and layout, typesetting and presswork, bindings, endpapers and dust jackets.

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People haven’t been attracted to this book because the presswork is beautiful.

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The cost of publishing a book consists of two main items: first, the fixed expense of setting up the type; and, second, the running expenses of presswork, binding, etc., which may be assumed to be proportional to the number of copies.

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In its paper, composition, presswork, illustrations, and binding—it is the perfection of beauty.

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In its paper, composition, presswork, illustrations, and binding—it is the perfection of beauty.

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