TYPES OF PRINT MEDIA Flashcards
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magazines
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consumer magazines aimed at public
business magazines often subscription based
features: reviews/ gossip/food/advice
2
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newspaper
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printing press invented in 15th century.
first regular publication considered ‘relation’ in france in 1605.
size of circulation determines revenue and influence
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books
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alphabetic: writing in egypt around 1800bc. scrolls in ancient egypt made of papyrus.
paper making in europe from the 11th century. vellum and paper produced
modern era: steam powered printing presses in early 1800s
bookmarks: 1584, fringed silk paper bookmarks became common in 1880s
