
From metal type to metaphor: printing terms that extended their reach. The positive 'anymore.' Gigglemare.
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Evolution of Printing Methods and the Origin of 'Out of Sorts'
This chapter explores the transition of printing methods from metal type to lineotype and offset lithography, highlighting the revolutionary impact of Gutenberg's creation of identical type pieces. It also mentions the origin of the phrase 'out of sorts' in relation to the printing trade.
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