Johnston, Paul, 1899-....

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Paul Johnston (1899- ) was an American book designer and printer. In addition to founding several small presses, he edited, designed and printed books for various publishers. He wrote the standard work on typography, Biblio-Typographica, and his work as a printer and book designer was exhibited in the U.S. and abroad.

From the guide to the Paul Johnston papers, 1918-1979, 1930s-1950s, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Paul Johnston (1899- ) was an American book designer and printer.

In addition to founding several small presses, he edited, designed and printed books for various publishers. He wrote the standard work on typography, Biblio-Typographica, and his work as a printer and book designer was exhibited in the U.S. and abroad.

From the description of Paul Johnston papers, 1918-1979, bulk (1930s-1950s). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122576160

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Johnston, Paul, 1899-. Correspondence with Carl Zigrosser, 1930. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Johnston, Paul, 1899-. Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1928-1929. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Johnston, Paul, 1899-. Paul Johnston papers, 1918-1979, bulk (1930s-1950s). New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Paul Johnston papers, 1918-1979, 1930s-1950s New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Erskine, Albert, 1911-1993. Albert Erskine papers, 1930-1999. University of Virginia. Library
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Adler, Elmer, 1884-1962. person
associatedWith Cerf, Bennett, 1898-1971. person
associatedWith Dwiggins, W. A. (William Addison), 1880-1956. person
associatedWith Emmett, Burton. person
associatedWith Erskine, Albert, 1911-1993. person
associatedWith Flower, Desmond, 1907- person
associatedWith Gill, Eric, 1882-1940. person
associatedWith Hunter, Dard, 1883-1966. person
associatedWith Macy, George. person
associatedWith Meynell, Francis, 1891-1975 person
associatedWith Simon, Oliver person
associatedWith Simon, Oliver. person
associatedWith Southworth Press. corporateBody
associatedWith Updike, Daniel Berkeley, 1860-1941. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Subject
Printing
Publishers and publishing
Book design
Graphic arts
Manuscript preparation (Authorship)
Occupation
Printer
Type designers
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Birth 1899

Death 1987

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