The Magazine Style-Code by Leigh H. Irvine
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"The Magazine Style-Code" by Leigh H. Irvine is a manual for writers and typographers written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals involved in writing and printing, including authors, proofreaders, and publishers. It discusses the necessity of style codes, typography systems, and the principles of clear written communication to ensure that printed materials maintain a high standard of clarity and consistency. The opening of the
manual outlines the author's motivations for creating this guide, emphasizing the chaotic state of many publishing houses and the resultant need for a systematic approach to typography. Irvine highlights the significance of uniformity in aspects such as punctuation, abbreviations, and formatting, citing Theodore Low De Vinne's influential work as a foundation. He articulates issues in the relationship between writers and printers, noting that misunderstandings often stem from inconsistency in the authors' original manuscripts. Irvine aims to reduce mistakes in printed materials by establishing well-defined rules and expectations that all involved parties should adhere to. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Irvine, Leigh H. (Leigh Hadley), 1863-1942 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06042384 |
| Title | The Magazine Style-Code |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Jennifer Linklater, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Printing -- Style manuals |
| Subject | Authorship -- Style manuals |
| Subject | Journalism -- Style manuals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41289 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 394 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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