How a Book Is Made (Old Skool)

February 20, 2010 - 9:54am — birdie

A fascinating video originally produced by Encyclopedia Britannica Films in 1947, it shows the process of turning a manuscript into a physical book (minus the editorial part) using the technology of the time.

Printing a book, old skool. Notice how the 'men' use the big machines, and the 'girls' do the assembly. We've come a long way baby.