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Saving the story of print, one Linotype at a time - video

Started by Dave Hughes, April 13, 2025, 09:41:04 AM

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Here's a great interview with Frank Romano courtesy of Editor & Publisher


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6bMrgDdWY0

QuoteIf you've ever marveled at a Linotype machine or debated whether Helvetica is overused, you've likely felt Frank Romano's influence—even if you didn't know it. As the founder of the Museum of Printing and author of nearly 80 books, Romano has spent a lifetime preserving the stories, machines, and ideas that shaped the modern media landscape. From brass matrices to PageMaker, he's witnessed every disruptive shift in how we communicate. And through it all, he's championed one unwavering belief: print is immortal.

Access more at this episode's landing page, at:
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/saving-the-story-of-print-one-linotype-at-a-time-inside-the-museum-of-printing,255266

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