Romano has spent decades in the printing industry. He is the author of more than sixty books on topics related to the printing field. These include his trilogy: History of the Linotype Company, History of the Phototypesetting Era, and History of Desktop Publishing. He has also served as editor for many indispensable industry tools including Pocket Pal: The Little Handy Book of Graphic Arts Production. Over the years Romano has reached thousands of people through consulting, writing, public presentations, and teaching.
Romano established the Museum of Printing in 1978 to share with the public the rich history of the graphic arts, printing and typesetting technology, and printing craftsmanship.
In addition to many special collections and small exhibits, the museum contains hundreds of antique printing, typesetting, and bindery machines, as well as a library of books and printing-related documents. The goal of the museum is to keep print alive by sharing the history of print and print technologies. It offers tours, demonstrations, workshops, and a newsletter.
The Prize for Collecting Works on Paper was first awarded in 2010. It honors collectors or dealers who have assembled or helped save significant collections related to New England and its assorted communities or the nation.
Previous award winners show a wide-ranging group of collections. These include candy wrappers, carousel-related ephemera, documents sharing New England town and city histories, tattoos, Shaker culture, and more. The common thread is the passion these collectors have for sharing the information and objects they so enthusiastically accumulate.
Media Contact: Susanna Crampton, News@HistoricNewEngland.org
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