John Dreyfus
British book designer and historian (1918–2002)
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John G. Dreyfus (15 April 1918 – 29 December 2002) was a British book designer and historian of printing who worked for Cambridge University Press and the Monotype printing company.[1][2][3][4] He was also president of the ATypI trade association.[5][6] Into Print is an anthology of his collected writings.[7]
Born15 April 1918
London, United Kingdom
Died29 December 2002 (aged 84)
London, United Kingdom
EducationTrinity College, Cambridge
John Dreyfus | |
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Dreyfus circa 1984 | |
| Born | 15 April 1918 London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 29 December 2002 (aged 84) London, United Kingdom |
| Education | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Dreyfus was educated at Oundle School and Trinity College, Cambridge (BA 1939, MA 1945).[8]
Dreyfus received the Gutenberg Prize of the City of Mainz in 1996.[8]