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ADLUS MANUTIUS

ADLUS MANUTIUS. By: Cassidy Penrod. 9-13-13. A1. Mr.Sandoval. Date of birth And date of death. Aldus Manutius was born 1449 in Bassiano, Italy. Adlus also know as “Aldus Manutius the Elder” died February 6th,1515 in Venice.

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ADLUS MANUTIUS

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  1. ADLUS MANUTIUS • By: Cassidy Penrod 9-13-13 A1 Mr.Sandoval

  2. Date of birth And date of death • Aldus Manutius was born 1449 in Bassiano, Italy. • Adlus also know as “Aldus Manutius the Elder” died February 6th,1515 in Venice. *the picture behind is a dedication page from one of his first books written in italic typeface.

  3. Biography • Aldus, In his time was a printer, Publisher, and Typographer. He Was the first to produce many Greek and Latin classics printed in Pocket sized books. Later he became a famous founder of Aldine Press.

  4. Invented • Aldus Manutius Invented the Italic type which has had an effect on graphic design because it is a font that is commonly used today. *The picture in the background is the Aldine logo.

  5. Sources • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/13595/Aldine-Press • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/363258/Aldus-Manutius-the-Elder • http://www.italnet.nd.edu/Dante/text/1502.venice.aldus.html *The dolphin and anchor is a symbol of ancient proverb “Hurry up slowly.” which was the motto Adlus lived by.

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