This topic relates to the digitization of photographs and documents, a recurring task in preserving and publishing materials. It involves both scanning physical items and dealing with the resulting digital files, often for inclusion in publications or online archives. The process has been a source of both frustration and satisfaction for Irving.
The digitization process was crucial for Irving's projects, particularly for the reprint of "The Destruction of Dresden" and for creating back covers for diaries. It involved scanning text and photographs, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to Irving's aesthetic preferences. There were challenges related to equipment, time commitment, and ensuring the quality of the digital reproductions.
* 2021: Irving describes a lengthy and "disturbing" experience using a scanning machine, noting the "banging and clattering" of an MRI machine (likely used for similar purposes). He also mentions postage costs associated with sending physical orders, highlighting the financial burden of the digitization process. * 2021: Irving reset text in Minion Pro and used original PDFs for illustrations in the reprint of "The Destruction of Dresden," aiming for 1,500 copies. * 2022: Plans involved transferring an archive to a Swedish site, supervised by Lars-Erik Hansen. An index was requested for digitization and publication. Irving wanted to retrieve photo scans of his grandfather to include on diary back covers. Text scans were considered about 99% accurate, requiring careful review for errors. Outdated advertising was to be omitted. * 2022: Printing would also occur in Australia using Lightning Source Australia. 2023-2024: Irving considered supporting The Times of Israel* for news coverage. * 2021: Kathy attempted to scan a document, ultimately resorting to taking photos due to difficulties. Irving apologized for the hassle.
Initially, the scanning process was described as cumbersome and time-consuming. Over time, the focus shifted to refining the process, ensuring accuracy, and integrating digital assets into larger publishing projects. The reliance on external assistance, like Lars-Erik Hansen, also became more prominent.
* The Destruction of Dresden * Archiving * Publishing * Lars-Erik Hansen * Kathy