Two examples of music printing feature in this batch of incunabula. Early printers faced a considerable challenge in attempting to depict the notes (all to be placed accurately at varying heights!), symbols and staves of music. It could, however, be… Read More ›
early printed books
Scotland’s forgotten language
In a talk to the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society next Thursday, Scotland’s Forgotten Language: Latin Print Culture in Renaissance and Reformation Scotland, the University of Glasgow’s Dr Steven Reid will look back to the 16th and 17th centuries and the important… Read More ›
Digitising the topography of typography
“The physical item is of no benefit to scholars. The proceeds of the sale, advanced, should be used to digitise it releasing significant sums for better purposes.” “Digitize it, put it online, and the world can use it and enjoy… Read More ›
Indian Visit to Special Collections
On Thursday 27 September we welcomed two visitors from India to Special Collections, Devang Vibhakar, a publisher, and Mirani Patel, a journalist, both part of a Group Study Exchange scheme from Gujurat, organised by the Rotary Club of Kelvin. Niki… Read More ›