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On Becoming a Dinosaur: A Typesetter Speaks
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Java Davis (Goodreads Author)
Librarian Note: Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B007Q1UAQ0.
A Freelance Typesetter Speaks!
For many years, I was a freelance typesetter/photocompositor. It was a wonderful occupation, and I loved every minute of it. Eventually, however, that occupation was "eaten up" by desktop publishing. This short memoir illuminates those years, and the time afterward, readjusting to li ...more
A Freelance Typesetter Speaks!
For many years, I was a freelance typesetter/photocompositor. It was a wonderful occupation, and I loved every minute of it. Eventually, however, that occupation was "eaten up" by desktop publishing. This short memoir illuminates those years, and the time afterward, readjusting to li ...more
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by Java Davis
(first published January 1st 2012)
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"On Becoming a Dinosaur" is an intriguing and short memoir from author Java Davis that details how technological innovation has spoiled many of our artful pursuits, taking the "specialness" out of "specialty". I thrive on the other side of the coin: Technology has been a boon for me and I often tell people I was not smart until Google came along. However, there are many stories to tell regarding the innovations from the last 20 years, and this one is worth reading.
In "Dinosaur", Java tells of b ...more
In "Dinosaur", Java tells of b ...more
This short book is well written and I found it quite inspiring. The author obviously has a great sense of pride in her former role and an acute sense of loss at the closure of it. She is obviously a feisty, hardworking, independent woman and I love those kind of women! (I am one myself!)
I really enjoyed this short book and wish it had been longer. Java has other works available in fiction and I shall be checking these out too in the future.
Rachel Dove
The Kindle Book Review
A well written personal piece that allows a peek into an out of date profession - as a typesetter - where, like many of the beautiful crafts, have been pushed aside in the name of progress.
Everyone's thinks they are an expert but real art seems to be a thing of the past.
An insightful read.
Everyone's thinks they are an expert but real art seems to be a thing of the past.
An insightful read.
I thoroughly enjoyed ‘On Becoming a Dinosaur” and think it’s safe to say that in our rapidly changing world it would be hard to find an adult that can’t relate to the authors experience on some level. I know I certainly can. I was fascinated by the author’s vivid descriptions of her craft, and it was very obvious that she took a great deal of pride in her work. Please don’t let the short length deter you, because this well written short memoir is filled with a sense of pride, inspiration and wel
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Java Davis spent fifteen years in the printing and marketing fields. After retiring early due to a disability, she turned to writing books as a way to work at home. A perpetual wanderer earlier in life, she draws heavily on a lifetime of diverse locales, unusual experiences and varied friendships.
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"Three of my books, On Becoming a Dinosaur, Triptych, and Metal, have all won 5-star medallions ...more
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"Three of my books, On Becoming a Dinosaur, Triptych, and Metal, have all won 5-star medallions ...more
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