The telegraph is an electric form that, when crossed with print … — Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 194 | The MMM

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The telegraph is an electric form that, when crossed with print and rotary presses, yields the modern newspaper.

Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 194

Quote #4621

Year: 1964

Chapter: Media Reprocess Media

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