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Linotype: The Tactics of Tapesetting

Linotype: The Tactics of Tapesetting

S1 · E8 March 29, 2026

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Overview

Created by Mergenthaler to show off the newest typesetting, film and computer machines to the American Newspaper Publishers Association. This film was created at a time when all newspapers knew film and computer technology were the future, but they were not yet convinced in which technology to invest. It features the Elektron, tape-perforating keyboard center, Linofilm Quick, and other early-computer machines. Many newspaper men in suits, thick glasses, and skinny black ties. Year: 1967

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