Calendarium 

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As printed materials became more widespread, businesses began to use typography creatively in advertising. The affordability and availability of printed materials encouraged the development of more elaborate book layouts. Title pages, chapter headings, tables of contents, and other design elements became common, improving the overall user experience and making books more accessible to readers. Eye-catching headlines and distinctive fonts became critical in capturing the attention of potential customers.

 In this innovative literary work, we celebrate the book that first introduced the world to the concept of an intricately designed title page. This remarkable publication not only revolutionized the way books were presented but also set the stage for centuries of artistic inspiration in the realm of book design.  Early printed books introduced fundamental principles of page layout and design, including the use of columns, margins, page numbers, and headers. These principles continue to influence modern graphic design practices, especially in editorial and print design.

Title page for Regiomontanus's Calendarium
Title page for Regiomontanus's Calendarium