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History in the Making:  The Story of the American Printing House for the Blind 1858 to 2008

A beautifully illustrated history book about the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), the world’s largest company devoted solely to researching, developing, and manufacturing products for people who are blind or visually impaired.  It is the first book published solely on the history of this unique Louisville Kentucky company, the oldest organization of it kind in the United States.

Written by former APH Museum director Carol Tobe, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, the book was commissioned to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary.  Hundreds of rare detailed illustrations and historic photography about the origins of APH fill this 180 page book including rich full color photography, tactile pages from vintage books embossed on original APH presses using original plates from as early as the 1880s, and an accessible MP3 audio book.   The hard cover bound book 12” X 12” book was designed and art directed by internationally known graphic designer and fine artist Julius Friedman with photography by Geoffrey Carr.  Clark Legacies, LLC co-founder John Clark was the production manager on the project coordinating print and bindery production with Butler Books of Louisville Kentucky.

"As an organization with a 150 year history of accessible product innovation and human service faced with the daunting task of publishing our own story and "getting it right," we turned to John Clark, our long time friend and print manufacturing consultant, to help us focus and stay on task.  John managed the entire process from securing the designer, coordinating with our manuscript writers, contracting with the book publisher, and managing the book print production in China.  The result was a multi-award winning book that was delivered on time.  We highly recommend Clark Legacies, LLC and are proud to have and share their beautiful and creative vision of our journey." --Dr. Tuck Tinsley, President   American Printing House for the Blind

 

APH History in the Making Production Specifications

A.  Bookstore Edition    B.  Special Edition leather bound cover with slip case  

Number of pages:  192 + cover

Cover Size:  11-1/4 X 11-1/4

Text paper size:  11 X 11

Text paper:  170gsm Lumi Silk printed 4/4 process throughout + bleed

A. Cover:  Black Saifu cloth over 120 pt. caseboard + gold foil APH logo on front & spine

B. Cover:  Cromwell leather, Taratan II Matte Black with kid gain + gold foil front & spine (no dust jacket)

B. Slip case:  Cromwell leather to match case bound book + gold foil APH logo on one side

End paper: 140 gsm white woodfree printed 1/0  

A.  Dust jacket: 157 gsm Goldeast matte prints 4/0 process + french cuff fold 

Binding:  Smyth sewn, square back, tip-in (5 per book) client furnished 11 X 11 Brailed sheets 

Slip case for Special Edition only:  deboss one side and tip-in client furnished 7 X 7 metal Brailed plate    

Packing:   Bulk packed in double-walled cartons with light tissue pper between each book (40# max.) on pallets 

 

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