| Show THE OFFSET REVOLUTION The revolution is long over today All of Utah Press Asso ciationmembers produce offset publications and echo Ashbyparting remark We certainly wouldnwant to go back to hot type now But an interesting aftermath is that the coveted lapel button awarded past presidents of Utah Press Association is miniature ofpiece of equipment few of todaypublishers even recognize Ita make-up rule used in hot metal days to scrape burrs from lead slugs and to fit type into chases And now and then pressed into service aspseudo spoon for removing food fromcan when deadline pressure kept printers from going out for lunch Those who rather nostalgically remember make-up rules are becoming few in number And the past presidentlapel pin which is designed on the same plan is referred to as hump by some younger publishers who remember their Dad used to use them They wouldnhave the faintest idea how they were utilized in makeup but they restep ahead of the even younger news people who havena clue about the origin of the hump Or what newspapering was like in the days of hot metal 241 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
