The year 1949
In 1949, the Photon Corporation developed the first phototypesetting machine, which allowed text to be typeset without the need for metal type.
The most popular font released in 1949 was School Book, designed by Elena Tzaregorodseva.
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In 1949, the Photon Corporation developed the first phototypesetting machine, which allowed text to be typeset without the need for metal type.
The most popular font released in 1949 was School Book, designed by Elena Tzaregorodseva.
