Search Results: Authors starting with R from Adam Weinberger Books

Astronomia Teutsch Dergleichen vormals nye in druck außgangen, darinn verfast seind vier Bücher ; Im ersten ist ein gründtlicher vnterricht, wie man den lauff aller Planeten gar behend rechnen, vnd die figur des Himmels anstellen vnd auffrichten soll . Nikolaus Renßberger. Gedruckt zu Augspurg, durch Mattheum Francken. M.D.LXVIIII. Small 4to., 220 x 160 mm,., [11], 382 leaves. Top margin and lower outside corner of the title page repaired. Fine blind-stamped pigskin binding with clasps.Rensberger wrote the first astrological textbook in German, consisting of four parts. It teaches the student the calculation of the positions of the Planets and the creation of a birth chart. Rensberger explains the meaning and effects of lunar and solar eclipses and revolutions, as well as the interpretation of the future years from the horoscope. In contrast to determinism, the mathematician Rensberger takes the view that astrology is a divine tool to become a better Christian. The stars enable man to… Read More

Le livre de Demain
1884, 240 x 160 mm
Original covers, loose fascicles.
In November 1884, Jean Marchand printed a curious book by Albert de Rochas in Blois entitled: Le Livre de demain, the book of tomorrow. It contains chapters on the possibilities of color in books, by means of paper and ink.
In his introduction, Albert de Rochas (1837-1914) explains that the majority of contemporary bibliophiles have only a vague (and often wrong) idea of ​​printing techniques, paper and ink. When they publish something themselves, they leave the layout and choice of paper and the like to their publisher or printer, who usually chooses the safest route by not trying out something new.
Modern industrial resources remain untapped, says the author, and one of the things that can easily be done differently is the introduction of more color into books, which are usually printed in black ink on white paper. De Rochas wants to set an example in his book by printing on dozens of different colors of paper in a range… Read More