A
The metal letters imitated the ornamental hand style
B
It was cheap
C
New technology was expensive
D
None of the above
Solution:
The new technology did not entirely displace the existing art of producing books by hand because it was expensive. The traditional craft of making books by hand was only partially rendered obsolete by the introduction of the new format because there was a high cost associated with the printing process in the past. Therefore, writers were unable to purchase it. People were still fascinated by handwritten books and appreciated the value they added to the reading experience. Other patterns and drawings were also painted, in addition to the foliage (designs that look like leaves) that was used to brighten the borders by hand. The handwritten styles were replicated in an attractive fashion by the metal letters.
