Printing Films (2026)

Printing Films (2026) : 1x2

Linotype: The Eighth Wonder Min.
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Overview

Made for the 75th anniversary of the Linotype in 1961, this film shows the impact that the invention of the Linotype had on the printing industry and the world. There are excellent sections on typeface design, cutting steel punches, using the Benton engraving machine, and the manufacture of Linotype matrices. The film showcases various models of Linotypes, machines running via tape and Teletypesetting, as well as Linofilm machines and the process of producing film type matrices. (note: audio is missing for the first 10 seconds) Year: 1961